Our mindset is a powerful thing. I often speak and write about research that shows how our views of the world influence our reality. One of the most widely discussed studies in this field comes from the compelling work of widely respected psychologist Ellen Langer, who documented how focusing on the thoughts, feelings, and actions of elderly men profoundly impacted their psychological and physical well-being.
I recently came across another provocative study, which looked at how our beliefs about luck also influence our drive to succeed.