The document discusses the concept of "black swan" events, which are unforeseen occurrences that trigger significant and unexpected consequences. It notes that while such events often seem obvious in hindsight, they are difficult to predict in the moment. The document argues that people perceive opportunities differently - some see opportunities where others see obstacles. It suggests that preparing one's mind to see opportunities can lead to more fortunate outcomes resembling luck, though true luck requires preparation meeting opportunity.

1. See Through
The Noise

2. There's a concept in investing called a
"Black Swan."

3. It basically means a completely
unforeseen event that sets of a chain
reaction.

4. A chain reaction that sends markets
plummeting, and the economy reeling.

5. It's also used to describe things that
set off revolutions, or great wars.

6. Like the assassination that allegedly
started WWI.

7. One small, seemingly unrelated event
that sets of a huge chain reaction that
literally changes the world.

8. Of course, looking back in retrospect
(as hindsight is ALWAYS 20-20) it
seems pretty obvious.

9. We usually ask, "Why didn't they know
what was happening?"

10. For example, during the financial crisis
of 2008, nobody really knew what was
happening at the time.

11. But a few years later, it was pretty
clear. So much that everybody asks,
"What were they thinking?"

12. This doesn't only apply to negative
things.

13. They happen EXACTLY the same way
with positive things.

14. Looking from the outside in, it seems
that one "lucky" event made
somebody rich, or led them to meet
the right person at the right time.

15. An those who are struggling tend to
look at those "lucky" people and say,
"How come that never happens to
me?"

16. But if you look closely, you'll see that
"lucky" people are living on the same
planet as the rest of us.

17. Moving through the same world we
are moving through.

18. Meeting the same people we are
meeting. Living within the same 24
hours every day that we are living
through.

19. It's just that they see things a little
differently.

20. They see opportunity where others
see noise.

21. They see people as potential answers
to their prayers, rather than people to
simply obstacles to not bump into.

22. They look at the world with curiosity,
wonder and positive expectation,
instead of worry and fear.

23. They say that luck is merely
preparation meeting opportunity.

24. But when you "prepare" your mind,
opportunity is suddenly EVERYWHERE.

25. And it's waiting to meet you.

26. As the famous saying goes, when you
see a fork in the road, take it.

27. Most people want to be told which
path is better.

28. Most people want to be reassured
they are doing the right thing.

29. Most people want to see somebody
else go first, so they know it's safe.

30. But most people rarely get lucky.

31. How about you?

32. When you see that fork in the road
(which happens MANY times per day),
do you take it?

33. Or do you hesitate?

34. Fortune favors the brave.

35. Simply shift your mind, and you'll see
opportunities.

36. mindpersuasion.com/luck-activator/