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Strategies for crafting serendipity and personal success.
If you're feeling stuck or just a tad unlucky lately, "How to Make Your Own Luck" could be just the nudge you need. Gittelson's insights are practical, offering actionable advice that not only inspires but also demystifies the concept of 'luck'. This book could be a companion in transforming your mindset and breeding opportunities you once thought were just strokes of luck.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780963639509
Authors:
Bernard Gittelson
Publisher: Dunleith Books
Date of Publication: 1993-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.29
(rated by 7 readers)
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Strategies for crafting serendipity and personal success.
If you're feeling stuck or just a tad unlucky lately, "How to Make Your Own Luck" could be just the nudge you need. Gittelson's insights are practical, offering actionable advice that not only inspires but also demystifies the concept of 'luck'. This book could be a companion in transforming your mindset and breeding opportunities you once thought were just strokes of luck.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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