Why Do Some People Seem to Have All the Luck?

Mindset Mastery with Deirdre Maguire

Mindset Mastery with Deirdre Maguire
Why Do Some People Seem to Have All the Luck?
Jun 24, 2026
U105

Have you ever looked at someone and thought:

"Everything just seems to fall into place for them."

The right person appears. The perfect opportunity arrives. They meet someone by chance. They get the phone call they needed.

Is it just luck...

Or is there something else going on?

Maybe life isn't random.

Maybe we simply notice more of what we're tuned into.

Just as you suddenly decide to buy a blue car and then see blue cars everywhere.

The cars were always there.

Your attention changed.

3. Simple Science

Your brain has a filtering system.

It can't process millions of pieces of information every second, so it asks one question:

"What's important?"

When you become clear about something...

your brain starts noticing opportunities, people and conversations that were always there.

It feels like luck.

In reality, your awareness has expanded.

4. Then Add the Human Element

And here's the interesting bit.

When you're calmer...

more open...

less stressed...

and moving with purpose...

you naturally smile more, talk more, notice more, take more chances, and say yes to opportunities.

People call that luck.

I call it living awake.

Three Ways to Create More "Luck"

1. Get Clear

Know what you're looking for.

Your brain needs a destination.

2. Stay Open

Don't dismiss invitations.

Talk to strangers.

Take the different route.

Read the extra page.

Answer the phone.

3. Follow the Nudge

Every meaningful change usually begins as a tiny thought.

Call them.

Apply.

Book the ticket.

Send the email.

Take the walk.

Episode Artwork Why Do Some People Seem to Have All the Luck? 18:02 Episode Artwork Procrastination 25:08 Episode Artwork What if stress is just a habit? 17:42 Episode Artwork Can Stress Affect Your Love Life More Than You Think? 21:26 Episode Artwork Can Kindness Actually Make You Healthier and Happier? 19:00 Episode Artwork When Life feels harder than it should be 18:23 Episode Artwork Why belief — not ability — is what really holds you back, and how to change it. 10:39 Episode Artwork Failure Vs Feedback 20:07 Episode Artwork Ageing is Mandatory, Living is Optional 20:07 Episode Artwork Is It Too Late to Make Real Friends? 22:18 Episode Artwork Don’t Wait to Live 17:11 Episode Artwork Attitude vs Aptitude 20:26 Episode Artwork Can you keep a secret? 19:26 Episode Artwork Confidence Under Pressure – Learning from Experience 15:44 Episode Artwork How to Say No (Without Guilt) 23:36 Episode Artwork Tune into the Confident You 27:33 Episode Artwork Tune into the Confident you 22:52 Episode Artwork Dates and Confidence 19:43 Episode Artwork Sky Blue Monday - Choosing Peace – Even on Hard Days 28:55 Episode Artwork The P.E.A.C.E. Christmas Checklist 23:50 Episode Artwork What we don't eat 22:53 Episode Artwork Jolly January – Why This Month Might Be the Making of Your Year 16:41 Episode Artwork Chaos at Christmas 18:40 Episode Artwork Christmas Peace 23:47 Episode Artwork Taming Your Inner Grinch: How to Stop Christmas Overthinking & Actually Enjoy the Season 18:06