How to Create Your Own Luck
Have you ever looked at successful people and thought, They’re just lucky? Maybe they were in the right place at the right time. Maybe they had connections. Maybe they got a lucky break. What I eventually learned is that you can create your own luck—and it all starts with mindset and consistent action.
The Moment I Chose to Create My Own Luck
I used to think luck was random—something that happened to other people. I worked hard, followed the rules, and waited for success to find me. But nothing changed until I realized something powerful: luck isn’t something that happens to you; it’s something you create.
For years, I waited and hoped the right opportunity would land in my lap. But the harder I worked without real results, the more frustrated I became. Then, I had a moment of clarity: success isn’t about waiting. It’s about creating. The most successful people don’t wait for the perfect moment—they make it perfect by taking action.
1. Reframe Your Mindset to Create Your Own Luck
The first step in learning to create your own luck is realizing it starts inside you. Luck isn’t about external chance—it’s about how you think, act, and prepare.
In The Joy Guide: Finding Your Joy In A World of Crap, I talk about how limiting beliefs keep us stuck. We tell ourselves stories like:
- I’m not ready yet.
- I don’t have the right connections.
- Other people are just luckier than me.
But here’s the truth: you are as ready as you decide to be. The only thing standing between you and your next big opportunity is the story you’re telling yourself.
2. Say Yes Before You Feel Ready (Create Luck Through Action)
One of the biggest myths about success is that people achieve it because they were fully prepared. The truth? Nobody ever feels 100% ready.
Some of the best opportunities in my life came from saying “yes” before I felt qualified. Speaking engagements, leadership roles, starting my own business—each one felt scary at first. But I said yes anyway, and I figured it out along the way.
When an opportunity presents itself, don’t let self-doubt talk you out of it. If it aligns with your goals, take the leap. You can learn as you go.
3. Create Your Own Opportunities (Rooms, Reach, Requests)
Instead of waiting for opportunities, start actively creating them. Here’s how:
- Put yourself in the right rooms. Network with people who inspire you, join groups that challenge you, and seek out mentors who have been where you want to go.
- Share your expertise. Write articles, post on LinkedIn, speak at events—let people know what you do and what you stand for.
- Ask for what you want. Too often, we assume people will just notice our hard work. But sometimes, you have to ask for the promotion, the partnership, or the opportunity you want.
4. Small Daily Steps That Create Your Own Luck
Massive success doesn’t happen overnight. It happens from small, consistent actions over time. Every day, ask yourself: What is one small step I can take today to move closer to my goal?
It might be sending an email, making a phone call, posting valuable content, or learning a new skill. Even tiny actions, when done consistently, create huge momentum.
5. Build a Community That Multiplies Your Luck
Who you spend time with matters. If you’re surrounded by people who complain, doubt themselves, and settle for mediocrity, it will rub off on you.
But when you surround yourself with people who think big, take action, and push themselves to grow, you’ll naturally start doing the same. Find a community that challenges and inspires you.
6. Choose Joy Over Fear to Create Your Own Luck
One of the biggest lessons from The Joy Guide is that your best decisions come from a place of joy—not fear.
Fear-based decisions keep you small. They make you play it safe. But joy-based decisions help you expand, grow, and step into your full potential.
Ask yourself: Am I making this decision because I’m afraid, or because I’m excited about what’s possible?
The Results of Choosing to Create Your Own Luck
Once I stopped waiting and started to create my own luck, everything changed. I built a business I love. I work with incredible clients. I wake up excited for my day—and I help others do the same.
If you’re ready to stop waiting for success and start creating it, I invite you to take action today.
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- The Joy Guide: Finding Your Joy In A World of Crap (book)
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