Podcasts about be lucky why some people seem

There's no doubt that luck plays a role in how successful we are in life, but the more we believe in luck, the less motivated we feel to proactively go after our goals. How do we navigate this paradox around luck — acknowledging the influence of chance but not letting it demoralize us? My guest today argues the answer lies in seeing life more like playing a game of poker than pulling the handle of a slot machine. Her name is Karla Starr and she's the author of Can You Learn to Be Lucky? Why Some People Seem to Win More Often Than Others. Today on the show Karla argues that no matter what hand you're dealt in life, there are still many things you have control over that you can influence to make your own "luck." We talk about how the things that come down to chance, like the timing of a job interview, how physically attractive you are, and whether you have more or less resilient genes can be influenced or counteracted by our own proactive behaviors so that more opportunities in life fall our way. Get the show notes at aom.is/lucky.

Karla Starr is a writer who has written for O, The Atlantic, Slate, Popular Science, the Guardian, and more. She is the recipient of a ‘Best Science/Health’ book award from the Society of Professional Journalists.  Her first book, 'Can You Learn to Be Lucky? Why Some People Seem to Win More Often Than Others', was published earlier this year. She and I explore how doing the little things and preparation increase the surface area of luck.

Karla Starr who is the author of the new book, Can You Learn to Be Lucky? Why Some People Seem to Win More Often Than Others discusses how random events affect people in predictably self-defeating ways; the best way to cope with the world's chaos and constant change, and how we need to focus on improving the one thing we can control: ourselves.

Karla Starr has written for O, The Atlantic, Slate, Popular Science, the Guardian, and the Los Angeles Times, and appeared on CBS Sunday Morning as an expert on luck. The recipient of a Best Science/Health award from the Society of Professional Journalists, she lives in New York and spends an inordinate amount of time lifting heavy things. Her first book, Can You Learn to Be Lucky? Why Some People Seem to Win More Often Than Others, was published by Penguin in 2018. She has since co-authored The Hilton Effect with Made to Stick co-author Chip Heath. Starr currently helps organizations foster lucky traits in their employees and business practices. In this episode we discuss: -How to nail a first impression -The benefits of going last in an interview -Tips to become the safe choice in a job search -Networking advice for introverts -Why it’s important not to outshine the hiring manager -When beauty can be a liability in your job hunt -How to cultivate more confidence -How to embrace your inner Kanye West -Why it’s sometimes good to fake it until we make it, and more.. -Why a near-death accident was the best thing that ever happened to Karla -The common traits of lucky people --- email comments or questions to omaid@omaid.me // visit my website at www.omaid.me // and text START to 345345 to join my newsletter for the latest updates --- If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on iTunes because it will help spread the message of the show, thank you!