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Richard Wiseman of 59 Seconds face actually has a book called "The Luck Factor".

One case study is a woman who wins lots of newspaper contests - the point being that she wins lots because she puts in for lots.

Another point is perspective. You fall and break your arm. You can either perceive it as bad luck, you broke your arm, or as good luck since it could have been your neck.



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