• The Luck Factor

  • The Scientific Study of the Lucky Mind
  • By: Richard Wiseman
  • Narrated by: Peter Noble
  • Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (284 ratings)

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The Luck Factor

By: Richard Wiseman
Narrated by: Peter Noble
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Publisher's summary

Why do some people lead happy, successful lives whilst others face repeated failure and sadness? Why do some find their perfect partners whilst others stagger from one broken relationship to the next? What enables some people to have successful careers whilst others find themselves trapped in jobs they detest? And can unlucky people do anything to improve their luck - and lives?

Ten years ago, Professor Richard Wiseman decided to search for the elusive luck factor by investigating the actual beliefs and experiences of lucky and unlucky people. The results reveal a radical new way of looking at luck.

In this audiobook Wiseman identifies the four simple behavioural techniques that have been scientifically proven to help you attract good fortune. He then shows how you can use these methods to revolutionise every area of your life - including your relationships, personal finances and career.

©2011 Richard Wiseman (P)2015 Audible, Ltd

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An interesting article expanded into a boring book

There's just not enough here for an engaging listen. All of the extra detail doesn't really make the thesis any stronger.

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Mostly common sense, but worth every penny

Would you consider the audio edition of The Luck Factor to be better than the print version?

I can listen to it while driving to reinforce some of the topics. There's always something I missed; some subtle point that reinforces a topic that I find useful.
This is not so much about 'luck' per se, but being able to take advantage of favorable actions (by being open to events and outgoing in personality) and learning to trust your judgement in avoiding unfavorable events and people. Some readers may find a couple of suggestions to be "woo" but they work for me.

What did you like best about this story?

It reinforces things that you'd regard as common sense, until you put it all together. Then it becomes strongly motivational. I've used the techniques and found them very useful. Nota bene: this is not the kind of luck that will win the lottery. It's the kind of luck that has the one person at a 400 person conference who your organization needs to talk to, and who has no idea who you are, sits next to you at the luncheon and you are able to take advantage of it. Part of that is just sheer luck in his choice of seat, and the other is an ability to make a connection when the lucky opportunity happens.

What does Peter Noble bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Nicely read.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It's not that kind of book. It's the kind where you want to go back and listen to a chapter again.

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When I first listened to this book I thought the 'unlucky' people were some of the stupidest losers on the face of the earth. Then I realized they must have been selected to make the reader feel superior to them and to reinforce how the techniques can help even people who are congenitally dense.

Wiseman's 'As If' book is also very useful.

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Full of valuable information that is not only useful, but inspirational. it's so good to be able to see why some aspects of my life have been 'lucky' while other aspects 'unlucky'. The book really makes sense.

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an engaging book with practical tips

Being lucky and, especially, feeling lucky have little to do with probabilities and chance, and depend greatly on our attitude and behaviour. This book offers great explanations and examples for this, as well as a number of practical tips and exercises to enhance one's luck.

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The voice of the reader

The reader’s voice was clear and enunciated every word so well that I wanted to listen more because of that. It held my attention.

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Enjoyed

Thought provoking with great case studies. The narrative captured my attention and I found it fascinating.

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Fascinating research!

Loved this book.Before it, I used to think that luck was totally by chance and never gave credit to someone for their efforts. Now I see luck quite the opposite: as something I can actually influence and increase in my daily life. Great examples and stories, totally intriguing.

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Loved it. Thanks

This was brilliant. I really enjoyed it!! Feeling extra lucky now. Working on being more lucky daily

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Too many anecdotes, not enough substance.

It seems like what the author is trying to say is that you have to be an extrovert, or have extroverted tendencies to increase luck. I feel that's a bit discriminate to introverts. There doesn't seem any psychological empathy of the pain points that introverts face to change their habitual tendencies.

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A must read. It is a hidden gem of a book.

This book will change your whole view on luck. I think many individuals and organizations could benefit from reading this book.

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