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In this book richard wiseman, former magician turned professor of psychology, claims to have discovered the four principles that form the basis of a lucky life. Richard wiseman is based at the university of hertfordshire in the uk and has gained an international reputation for research into quirky areas of psychology, including deception, humor, luck and the paranormal. Presenting academic research and practical techniques in an accessible and entertaining way, they cover a range of psychological topics, including the science of success, the psychology of luck, leadership, sleep and dreaming, and wellbeing and happiness. Luck is a chance happening, where the outcome is governed purely by outside, uncontrollable factors. By aaron griffin american psychological association. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Richard wiseman has gained an international reputation for research into diverse areas of psychology, including deception, success and luck. Professor richard wiseman, a research psychologist at the university of hertfordshire in britain, set out to test that proposition, and he subsequently wrote this book about his findings, the luck factor. Smart, enlightening, fun to read, and easy to follow, the luck factor will give you revolutionary insight into the lucky mind and could, quite simply, change your life. Did you spot the gorilla, and his most recent work night school.
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A revolutionary study of luck, and its power to transform our lives. Brian and phil from uk seem to be missing the point of prof wiseman s research. Richard s books have sold more than 3 million copies and have been translated into over 20 languages. The daily telegraph reports on an experiment on connectivity and luck.