How to get luckier in life

Luck isn’t just about chance, Friend.

It’s something you can intentionally cultivate.

By focusing on these eight key areas, you can align your mindset, habits, and relationships to attract more opportunities and success.

Here’s how you can create your own luck:

Strengthen Your Mental Health

Your inner world shapes how the outer world interacts with you.

Confidence and clarity are attractive, but they’re impossible to radiate if you’re battling inner conflict.

Prioritize self-care: refine your nutrition, commit to regular exercise, and adopt healthy sleep routines.

When your mind thrives, so does your ability to seize opportunities.

Enhance Your Physical Appearance

First impressions matter more than we’d like to admit.

While we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, everyone does.

That’s just the way the world works.

Looking your best increases the likelihood of positive connections.

A little effort can go a long way in improving how others perceive you.

Cultivate a Winning Personality

Talent is not an excuse for arrogance.

In the long run, kindness and thoughtfulness are far more impactful.

People may forget what you said, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.

Focus on being considerate and uplifting.

Invest in Yourself for the Future

Don’t wait until you’re desperate to learn a skill.

Prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities by starting today.

The best investments are those that pay off long before you realize you need them.

Build Authentic Relationships

Nothing feels worse than discovering a friend’s motives were transactional.

Strong opportunities often emerge from long-standing, genuine connections.

Be transparent and build relationships on trust and mutual respect.

These are the ones that truly last.

Improve Your Mental Diet

Your mind reflects what you consume daily.

If you want sharper thinking, feed your brain better material.

Read challenging books, engage in deep, thought-provoking conversations, and seek out diverse perspectives.

Make Better Decisions

Luck favors those who prepare.

Ignoring advice, rushing decisions, or overestimating yourself often leads to “unlucky” outcomes.

Stay grounded—assume you’re not the smartest person in the room and compensate with thoughtful planning and effort.

Help Others Without Expecting Anything in Return

Generosity is a powerful force.

When you focus on helping others, you’ll find opportunities naturally coming your way.

And often, the favors you extend today will circle back in surprising, meaningful ways.

That’s positive karma in action.

The path to greater luck isn’t magic.

It’s about consistent self-improvement and intentional actions.

By upgrading these areas of your life, you’ll be amazed at how opportunities seem to find their way to you.

Which area will you focus on first?

Much love,

Mason - Founder of New Mentalities

PS: This will be my last email before Christmas. For those who celebrate, I wish you a Merry Christmas and I hope that you can spend it with those you love.