Is Bad Luck a Real Phenomenon?

[👋 ](=) Hi! A couple of months, ago I met up with an old friend of mine who I hadn’t seen since last year. Over lunch, we talked about all kinds of things, including our careers, relationships and hobbies. While no one's life is ever perfect, it didn’t take me long to realize that my friend wasn’t doing well either at work or home. His job had become dull and uninteresting to him, and despite applying for promotion - he’d been turned down. His personal life wasn’t great either, as he told me that he’d recently separated from his long-term girlfriend. When I asked him why things had seemingly gone wrong at home and work, he paused for a moment, and then replied: “I’m having a run of bad luck.” I was surprised by his response, as I’d never thought of him as someone who thought that luck controlled his life. He always appeared to be someone who knew what he wanted - and went after it with gusto. However, his reference to bad luck got my attention, and I asked him: “Do you really believe in luck?” “Yes, I do. As I’ve personally experienced a whole chain of events that have all been down to bad luck.” he replied. It was at this point, that I shared my opinion on luck and destiny. I told him that, while chance events certainly occur, they are purely random in nature. In other words, good luck and bad luck don’t exist in the way that people believe. And more importantly, even if random negative events do come along, our perspective and reaction can turn them into positive things. I gave him the following example: Two people working at a company are both told that their jobs are no longer needed, and they’d have to leave the company within 30 days time. The first person is shocked by the announcement, and quickly becomes angry and bitter about the situation. Over the next few weeks, they become increasingly miserable, and constantly blame the company for destroying their career. A few months later, they’re still bitter about losing their job, especially as they’ve been unable to find a replacement job. The second person reacts very differently to the news of losing their job. While they are a little taken aback at first, they concede that the company is not doing well, and the amount of staff needs to be cut if the company is to survive. They also believe that their job has been cut - not them. Thus, they don’t take the decision personally. They saw it as a new opportunity. Within days of hearing the decision, the second person has already updated their résumé and sent it to various specialist agencies. And, their efforts quickly pay off, as they are offered three interviews in the next couple of weeks. The best part of all? They secure a fantastic new opportunity - which starts just days after the end of their old job and is even more in line with their goals than their previous job. As I explained to my friend, the example above shows that so-called bad luck can actually turn out to be good luck. It’s all about perspective and reaction. The first person was knocked off track and ended up dwelling in endless negativity. The second person, while initially disappointed, rapidly turned their loss of job into a chance to do something new and better. This was because of their positive attitude and quick action. Successful people don’t let outside events derail them. They keep their focus firmly on their goals and dreams. And you should do the same. To discover more about destiny, and how you can shape it, please click through to read my article below: [Why Do I Have Bad Luck? 2 Simple Things to Change Your Destiny]( Do you believe in bad luck? [Let me know](=) by sending me a quick note. Cheers! - Leon [Facebook]( [Twitter](=) [Pinterest]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. [Unsubscribe]( [Terms of Service]( | [Privacy Policy]() 113 Cherry St #92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2205