Nir EyalSpeaker on Behavioral Science, NYT Bestselling Author, Former Stanford Lecturer

Only people who believe in luck have it #shorts

Name: Only people who believe in luck have it #shorts
Uploaded: 2024-09-25T12:00:42+00:00
Duration: 41 s
Channel: Nir Eyal
Description: A short spoken piece by Nir Eyal arguing for a middle ground between an external locus of control (over-reliance on luck) and personal agency. He warns…

25 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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A short spoken piece by Nir Eyal arguing for a middle ground between an external locus of control (over-reliance on luck) and personal agency. He warns that too much belief in luck can reduce motivation and feelings of control, but that believing in luck can also boost confidence and prime better performance. His recommendation: embrace belief as a confidence tool, work hard, and "create your own luck."

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Having an external locus of control improves your ability to let things go, but also may make you feel helpless or less motivated to put effort into tasks since the outcome feels beyond your control. The trick is to find the right middle ground. Investing too much in luck tips the scale too far in the external direction. We don't live in the fantasy world of Harry Potter, who is able to take a sip of liquid luck and achieve the goal he desired. Simply drinking the lucky kool aid isn't going to get you anywhere. But believing in luck can be a powerful tool to boost your confidence and motivation. It can prime you to tackle challenges with a positive outlook, potentially leading to better performance. Embrace the power of belief, work hard, and create your own luck.