How to make your own luck and accomplish anything - Episode 94
Luck is often framed as something magical or random—but in reality, luck is something we can attract.
In this episode of Create & Consume, we break down what luck actually is, how it differs from privilege, and the habits that can help you create more opportunities for good things to happen in your life.
Create & consume:
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What Austen is consuming this week: finally finished Heated Rivalry, yes I know I’m late to the party!!
In this episode:
What is luck, really?
Luck isn’t just about chance encounters or cosmic alignment.
A more useful way to think about it is this: Luck happens when opportunity meets someone who is ready to receive it.
Opportunities appear constantly—through conversations, relationships, creative projects, and unexpected moments.
Whether those opportunities turn into something meaningful often depends on preparation, openness, and action.
Luck may involve chance, but positioning yourself for it is very much within your control.
Luck vs privilege
Before talking about “creating your own luck,” it’s important to acknowledge reality.
There are many factors that shape opportunity that we can’t control, including:
Who our parents are
The color of our skin
Where we were born
The resources available to us growing up
These structural advantages and disadvantages exist.
That said, within the areas we can control, people who appear lucky often focus their energy on expanding possibilities and making the most of opportunities that do arise.
The rise of “Lucky Girl Syndrome”
In 2024, a trend called “Lucky Girl Syndrome” started circulating widely on TikTok.
The idea was simple: believe that everything always works out for you, and good things will follow.
The trend created a wave of optimism and possibility.
But it also introduced a more passive interpretation of luck—where people hoped that affirmations or rituals alone would magically attract success.
Positive thinking can absolutely help shape mindset.
However, sustainable luck usually requires something more: action, consistency, and participation in the world around you.
How to become the luckiest person you know
Luck isn’t entirely random. You can increase the probability of good things happening by creating more opportunities for them.
Here are some ways to do that.
1. Put yourself where opportunities exist
Good things are more likely to happen when you’re visible.
For example, a viral video may look like pure luck—but it usually comes after someone has posted consistently for months or years.
2. Never stop meeting people
Many opportunities come through relationships.
You never know who will resonate with your story, remember your work later or recommend you for something unexpected.
3. Drop the scarcity mindset
People who seem lucky often operate from a place of abundance.
They are generous with their time, ideas, and support.
4. Be willing to fail
Luck often appears on the other side of rejection.
Instead of quitting after one “no,” treat rejection as data.
5. Increase your surface area for luck
The more experiences you have, the more chances you create for unexpected outcomes.
You can expand your “surface area” for luck by learning new skills, traveling or exploring new environments, starting creative projects and trying things you’ve never done before.
6. Build a reputation that attracts luck
Your reputation quietly creates opportunities behind the scenes.
Being someone who is dependable makes others more likely to think of you when opportunities arise.
7. Become an expert in energy management
Lucky people tend to be selective about where they spend their time and energy.
They prioritize the work and relationships that matter most and create boundaries around the things that drain them.
Protecting your energy ensures you can fully show up when meaningful opportunities appear.
A luck-themed watch list for St. Patrick’s Day
If you want to lean into the theme of luck, here are a few fun picks to add to your St. Patrick’s Day watch list.
Movies
Just My Luck
A lucky woman’s fortune transfers to an unlucky man after a kiss.
The Luck of the Irish
A teen discovers his lucky coin is magical when he begins turning into a leprechaun.
TV episodes
30 Rock Season 6, Episode 12: St. Patrick’s Day
The Office Season 6, Episode 19: St. Patrick’s Day
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 11, Episode 8: Charlie Catches a Leprechaun (I’m laughing just at the vague memory of this episode)
How I Met Your Mother Season 3, Episode 12: No Tomorrow
Summary
TL;DR: Luck isn’t just random—it’s often the result of preparation, relationships, and consistent action. By expanding your opportunities and staying open to possibility, you dramatically increase your chances of experiencing lucky moments.
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