Creating Your Own Luck: The Power of Serendipity to Drive Creativity

Creating Your Own Luck: The Power of Serendipity to Drive Creativity

From The Science of Creativity by Keith Sawyer

March 10, 2026 · 49 min · Season 1 · Episode 48

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Tina Seelig discusses how luck can be cultivated to enhance creativity and shares insights from her book.

Luck seems random and unpredictable, but Tina Seelig's message is that luck is something you can control and improve. And when you improve your luck, it will increase your creative potential. In this episode, we talk about Seelig's new book, What I Wish I Knew About Luck , and the mindsets and daily practices associated with luck and creativity. Winning the lottery is pure chance, but that's not the kind of luck we're talking about. This episode doesn't tell you how to pick the winning number. Seelig's book is about how to live a life where luck consistently comes to you. We've often hear the cliche, "luck is when preparation meets opportunity." But what does it mean to prepare for luck? That's where Seelig's book comes in. She goes beyond the cliches to give you actionable advice. Takeaways Luck is not just chance; it can be cultivated. Building relationships is key to creating opportunities. Creativity and problem-solving are essential for luck. Mindset and resilience play a significant role in luck. Engaging with the world increases your chances of luck. Luck is a long-term game; it requires patience. For additional information Tina's web site Tina's book: What I Wish I Knew…

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Host: Keith Sawyer

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