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A video by Vicky Zhao introduced a new perspective about Luck — Very Interesting and well-defined.
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A video by Vicky Zhao introduced a new perspective about Luck — Very Interesting and well-defined.
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The video explores the concept of luck and whether we can make our own luck or not. Vicky mentions two camps of successful people - those who attribute their success to luck and those who credit it to their hard work and hustle.
Vicky then introduces a framework about luck, which consists of four types of luck:

1. Random luck;

  • Random luck is the kind of luck that doesn't require effort from us, and we cannot control whether luck happens to us or not.
  • (e.g., Winning the lottery without any strategy or planning or receiving an unexpected inheritance from a distant relative who recently passed away.)

2. Luck plus motion;

  • Luck plus motion is the second level, which involves doing something and increasing the chances of getting lucky by stirring things up.
  • (e.g., Being offered a job because the company happened to be expanding and needed someone with your skills; Meeting a romantic partner while traveling or attending an event; Running into an old friend who offers you a business opportunity)

3. Luck from experience; and

  • Luck from experience is the third level, where a prepared mind can see and seize opportunities when they arise.
  • (e.g., Winning a sports competition because you trained hard and have years of experience in that sport; Getting a job promotion because of your years of hard work and dedication to the company; Winning a trivia competition because you have a broad range of knowledge and have studied the subjects extensively)

4. Luck just for you

  • The fourth level is luck just for you, which is highly personalized luck that finds you if you are doing something unique to you.
  • (e.g., Being the only person to win a raffle prize out of hundreds of entries; Being offered a rare and coveted opportunity that is only available to a select few; Having a chance encounter with a famous person who takes an interest in you and offers to help you in your career)
Vicky suggests four ways to improve your luck: be energetic, be curious, be flexible, and develop a personal point of view. By synthesizing these qualities, you can increase your chances of getting lucky.
She also emphasizes the importance of being true to yourself and not trying to fit in, as that can hinder your chances of getting lucky just for you.
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