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Luck Surface Area

Nov 21, 2014 | Mindset

 

My son Josh taught my daughter Katie about Luck Surface Area.  It is a concept coined by Jason Roberts from techzinglive.com.

Katie gave this example of Luck Surface Area.  Imagine that every person begins life with a dartboard and one dart. Some of the dartboards are the size of a pin head, while others are the size of a football field.  The dart is their luck, the board is the luck surface area.  The dart can only bring more good luck if hits the dartboard.  They go through life making choices, and if those choices are appropriate for the situation, their dartboard enlarges and of course the chance of the dart hitting the dartboard is greater. However the converse occurs when they make poor choices.  When the person makes bad choices, the dartboard becomes so tiny that it seems like they are terribly unlucky and nothing good can ever happen for them.

I notice luck surface area with the employees I coach. Many of the employees I consult are continuously exhibiting behaviors that increase their luck surface area.  They show up on time, they are generally positive, they share information, they seek and appreciate feedback.  When these employees give critical feedback, they have solutions.  They attack the problem, not the person.  They meet their deadlines and when they can’t, which is rare, there really are extenuating circumstances.  All of these positive behaviors increase their luck surface area at work.

What are you doing to increase your luck surface area?

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