We all know someone who seems impossibly lucky. They land the perfect job, get into the right school, meet the right people at the right time. But luck isn’t as random as it seems. There are hidden systems at work determining who gets what, and understanding them can tilt the odds in your favor.
Act One: Lucky by Design by Judd Kessler
Act Two: The Serendipity Mindset by Christian Busch
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How to Spot a Swindler
Charlatans by Moisés Naím and Quico Toro
Nobody's Fool by Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris
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The Weird Force That May Well Kill You
Like it or not, gravity controls life and death on this planet, yet we barely understand it.
Crush by James Riordon
Pull by Brennan Spiegel
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You're a Hypocrite, But That's OK
Why acknowledging our own contradictions can make us better friends, colleagues, and citizens.
The Hypocrisy Trap by Michael Hallsworth
The Status Revolution by Chuck Thompson
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The Simple Shift That Reduces Stress and Increases Freedom
Why choosing less leads to more clarity, wellness, and connection.
Act One: Less Is Liberation by Christine Platt
Act Two: Work Won't Love You Back by Sarah Jaffe
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