My mate Mick is unlucky. Or so he says. Mick says that nothing ever works out for him. He’s recently divorced and his job is under threat. And the job he does have doesn’t pay particularly well. And recently his car engine packed up and it cost him a lot of money. Oh, and he nearly always loses at cards and snooker.

Maybe he’s got a point?

What if he’s the luckiest man in the world? If he reframes his view, that is. Lucky compared to whom? Mick’s got 3 children so he’s very lucky compared with those who really want children but can’t. He’s got a job and is therefore luckier than many. He is healthy. He has a home which is warm and cosy. He’s got some fabulous skills (I had to put that because he’s likely to read this!). He’s got food in his tum. He can see. And hear. Touch, taste and feel too. Point made?

I love this ‘how to be lucky top 10’, inspired by Nicholas Bate’s excellent book, JFDI:

1. Get up early and while the world sleeps, work on your secret investment long-term projects
2. Work hard and smart to get more lucky more quickly
3. Notice how lucky you already are!
4. Use 360 degree, 3D vision. Luck turns up in the oddest of places. Be ready to 'be lucky'
5. Note what is working and do more of it
6. Anything which doesn't work? Squeeze every atom of learning from it
7. Build a network of cool friends who don't complain, whinge or gossip. (ie, 2%ers). They just get on with stuff. Meet with them regularly for mutual support
8. Massage your brain for more luck with sleep, good ideas, water and splendid views
9. Expect more luck. You'll get more luck
10. Luck flows once you start. Now.