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The Luck Factor: The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind (Paperback)

by Richard Wiseman (Author)
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Why do some people lead happy successful lives whilst others face repeated failure and sadness? Why do some find their perfect partner whilst others stagger from one broken relationship to the next? What enables some people to have successful careers whilst apparently similar others find themselves trapped with jobs they detest? And can unlucky people do anything to improve their luck - and lives? Ten years ago, Dr. Richard Wiseman decided to search for the elusive luck factor by investigating the actual beliefs and experiences of lucky and unlucky people...Looking at the results, Wiseman was able to identify four main factors which explained living a lucky and unlucky life. He was then able to show a group of people that considered themselves unlucky, how to think and behave like lucky people. The results were astounding with almost all participants reporting significant life changes: including increased levels of luck, self-esteem, physical well-being, confidence, and success.


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An revolutionary study of luck, and its power to transform our lives. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Luck Factor is a Remarkable Book, 8 Jan 2003
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This review is from: The Luck Factor: Change Your Luck and Change Your Life (Paperback)
This is an amazing book. It's no ordinary self-help book - it's well-written, presents fascinating results of solid scientific research, and it works - at least it worked for me! It's packed with information about psychology yet it is an easy and compelling read. It describes how the author, who is an academic psychologist, did research that revealed that luck is not about chance or fate, it is down to how you think and behave. You can make your own luck by following four "luck principles". As well as the discovery of the principles, the book describes "luck school" - a scientific study in which people were given various exercises to practise in order to boost their luck by using these four principles. 80% of people reported significant increases in their happiness, life satisfaction, and luckiness, following their participation in the luck school experiment. I must admit I was a bit skeptical before reading the book. I have always considered myself a lucky person, and I didn't think the book would have much effect on me. However, I discovered using the questionnaire in the book that although I was already using three of the luck principles, I was neglecting a fourth one. So in the last week I have been practising the recommended exercises to boost that principle and I am amazed and delighted to say that I have already noticed an increase in my luck! I think this remarkable book deserves to be a bestseller.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars unexpectedly interesting, 17 Jan 2003
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This review is from: The Luck Factor: Change Your Luck and Change Your Life (Paperback)
I was given this book and assumed that it would be another rubbishy self-help book. However, to my suprise, I found that it was actually very interesting and convincing. Most of what the author says is commonsense, but I have never seen it all tied together like this before. I think the best thing about this book is that the recommendations for what to do to improve your luck are all quite easy to do, and enjoyable, so it's something that you're more likely to stick to.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Luck is a state of mind!, 7 Mar 2005
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Out of all the self help books I bought years ago and subsequently donated to charity shops (they were pure rubbish) 'The Luck Factor' is in a class of it's own! I have not completed the book yet but it has changed my outlook totally. From a personal perspective I have found that even a slight change of mind can have amazing results. I am a trainee teacher and I began my second placement after a break of eight months badly, I felt like quitting. But when I looked at the situation from a different perspective, things have improved, I am going to qualify! Reading this book so far it is like I have found the keys to the luck door, it's time to use them and open it to a world of opportunities waiting!

When reading this book I urge all readers to give it their all and things will start to happen! No one is born lucky, luck is not because of intelligence or some amazing psychic ability, anyone can reverse bad luck into good!!!

An excellent book I recommend it to anyone!

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1.0 out of 5 stars A Customer
This book was messy, confusing and not helpful. The pages were filled with endless passages of scientific research rather than how to create your own luck in the real world. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Alter ipse amicus

4.0 out of 5 stars Chances Are You'll Love It
Another great piece of work from Wiseman, The Luck Factor is a great insight into the workings of those minds which always seem to receive all the breaks. Read more
Published 16 days ago by S L Jorgensen

3.0 out of 5 stars I bought mine in a charity shop.........
so what does that say?

Has the previous owner achieved such amazing success in life with the help of this volume that s/he no longer needs it or tossed it out as a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joyeuse

3.0 out of 5 stars Great principles, not sure about the evidence
The basic principles being promoted in the book are sound and can give a more positive outlook on a reader's life. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Wonderwall119

4.0 out of 5 stars luck how to get it
This is a very amusing book, full of tales of good and bad luck. I really liked the advice to change your luck from bad to good and how you attract the energy of bad or good... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Samantha Bentley

5.0 out of 5 stars Man's mind stretched to a new idea never goes back to its original dimensions
Are you one of those people who exude charm, personality and good fortune where ever you go? If yes, then this book would categorise you as a lucky person. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Darcy

5.0 out of 5 stars Read book + Follow book= Become very lucky!
A very important book everyone MUST read. Great advice and great evidence to back it up. Whether you are a lucky or unlucky person now, you will become very lucky if you follow... Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2006 by PHILIP MCNALLY

5.0 out of 5 stars I was one of the students on the Richard & Judy 'Luck Factor' trial


Hi everyone, I was on the R & J show when Richard first released his book, I was one of three students on a 3 week trial with Prof Wiseman, I found it totally... Read more
Published on 30 Jul 2006 by Mr. G. J. Edminson

2.0 out of 5 stars Luck?!
This is actually a rather dishonest book, selling itself as science when really it is merely self-help. Read more
Published on 10 Jun 2006 by Kent Guy

4.0 out of 5 stars Psychology, self help and the paranormal?
I love where Wiseman's coming from. He's a sceptic about the paranormal, and researches Indian God-men, ESP and luck rather than ignoring them. Read more
Published on 18 May 2006 by Some Bloke

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