Future Work/Life is my newsletter in which I explore the changing relationship between work and our personal lives. Every Sunday, I share something I’ve written, a few things I’ve enjoyed reading, and something great to listen to. Today, I share the most recent episode of the Future Work/Life podcast - my Top 10 Careers show. If you find it interesting, please share it!
In today’s show, we consider a question that I’ve always been intrigued by: are some people luckier than others?
My guest is Prof. Dr. Christian Busch, bestselling author of Connect the Dots: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck. Christian is director of the CGA Global Economy Program at New York University (NYU), and also teaches at the London School of Economics (LSE).
He’s also the co-founder of Sandbox Network, a global community of young innovators and Leaders on Purpose, an organisation convening leading CEOs. A busy man with loads of fascinating insights to share with us today.
We discuss:
- The difference between blind luck and smart luck
- Whether it’s possible to cultivate serendipity in your life
- How techniques like the hook strategy make you luckier
- The benefits of a serendipity mindset to your career and life
- How to chuck serendipity bombs out into the world
- The value of changing your routine and habits
- How anticipating the unexpected makes people & businesses stronger
- Approaching life as a rational optimist
If you enjoy listening to the show, make sure you subscribe to the Future Work/Life newsletter and look me up on LinkedIn, as I’ll explore the themes we discuss in more detail over the coming weeks.
Listen to our conversation, HERE
LINKS:
Connect the Dots: The Art & Science of Creating Good Luck
My book, Work/Life Flywheel: Harness the work revolution and reimagine your career without fear, will be published on 17th January 2023.
Pre-order your copy, HERE.
If you enjoy listening, check out these episodes from the archive:
Daniel Pink - The Power of Regret
Emily Balcetis - The Science of Goal-Setting
Erica Young - Cultivating Networks & Communities