How to Attract Good Luck

by A.H.Z. Carr

Luck is not chance—it can be cultivated. This engaging guide shows how to attract “chance” opportunities, and avoid “bad luck,” in ways that will dramatically improve your life.

Why do some people seem to have all the luck? According to writer and economist A. H. Z. Carr, there’s much more to luck than just the random caprices of fate—“luck” is an accessible mind-set that anyone can achieve.

The difference between “chance” and “luck,” says Carr, lies in our mental attitude. Carr teaches readers how to develop their character and adjust their mind-set to pick out the opportunities for happiness and success that are available to us all, but which most unthinkingly pass by.

This is no volume of superstition—this is a real guide for people who want to tap into the opportunities for a better life that surround us.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

191 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1959

About the author

Albert H. Z. Carr was a consulting economist for several major corporations, an economic adviser to the Roosevelt presidency, and a consultant to the Truman presidency. Carr authored several books, and his writing appeared in Harper’s, The Saturday Evening Post, and Reader’s Digest.

Reviews

[Edmond · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kind of dated but still great advice. Keep a positive attitude and keep things in perspective and luck will find it’s way to you. This seems to be an old book but a fun read.

[Nikki Soulsby · Rating 3 out of 5]

While some of these stories are a bit dated the general principles for attracting good luck seem to still be relevant. The author has put together a study of lucky people and what worked (or didn't) for them. I would have loved a summary section at the end with recommendations, but as it stands the book is a decent read.

[Eric · Rating 3 out of 5]

While I did get a few good points from this book, most of it is common sense and gets a bit dull if you've already read a few Self Help Books.