Some of the most successful people in the world have benefitted from being in the right places at the right times. While being lucky certainly helps, we at The MGN Foundation understand that successful professionals often create their good fortune through perseverance and positivity. Here are a few things you can do to improve your luck and reach your personal and professional goals:

Seek Opportunities: People who seem lucky usually just know great opportunities when they see them. If you can commit yourself to a clear plan for success, you’ll be able to filter out avenues that only lead to dead ends and pursue those that fit your destiny.

Take on More: Efficiency and productivity become especially important when new opportunities come along. You must have time and resources available so you can quickly capitalize when the time is right. In other words, work hard to eliminate distractions and be more productive.

Alter Your Routines: If you stick to the same path daily, you’ll have a hard time identifying exciting opportunities and new ideas. Once you feel that you have mastered a skill or acquired new knowledge, try to expand your understanding and expertise even further.

Learn from Failure: Unlucky people often wallow in their failures without learning from them. Even the worst of luck can provide valuable insights. Unfortunate circumstances and unmet goals can build your strength and resolve like nothing else, so find the lessons they’re offering you and move forward with confidence.

If you can put these tips into action, you’ll see your luck improve immediately.