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themselves as lucky, and talking to strangers. After one month, the participants completed the same questionnaire again, and the researchers found that the luck-enhancing group had significantly higher levels of luck and good fortune than the control group.
In particular, the researchers found that talking to strangers was a highly effective way to increase one's luck. Under the right conditions, 80% of the people who tried talking to strangers were successful, and on average it took only 30 days to improve their luck by 40%.
This study provides compelling evidence that luck is not just a matter of chance, but can be actively cultivated through intentional behaviors and attitudes. By talking to strangers and putting themselves in new and unfamiliar situations, people can increase their chances of encountering good fortune and achieving their goals.
FlowPaths rely on unexpected occurrences, unforeseen circumstances and chance encounters with people. That means talking to strangers isn"t just the right thing to do, it"s a matter of survival and a force of nature as old as humanity itself. If you are traveling and need directions your GPS can"t give you, chances are you"ll ask a stranger for assistance. If you are at a networking event, you might strike up a conversation with a stranger that leads to a new job or business venture. Even everyday interactions, like making small talk with the person behind you in line at the grocery store can lead to unexpected friendships and
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