Ability Quote by Richard Wiseman

“Luck is not a magical ability or a gift from the gods. Instead, it is a way of thinking and behaving.”

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We are far more like somebody watching ourselves than somebody in charge of ourselves.

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“When it comes to happiness, remember, it is experiences that represent really good value for the money.”

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Lucky people generate their own good fortune via four basic principles. They are skilled at creating their own chance opportunities, make lucky decisions by…

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“To ensure a well-motivated participant, Pfungst rewarded Clever Hans with a small piece of bread, carrot or sugar each time he responded (interestingly, this…

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“Researchers have speculated that those who fantasize about how wonderful life could be are ill prepared for the setbacks that frequently occur along the…

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Magicians are manipulating your consciousness. They are showing you something impossible. They're getting you to construct a narrative, which simply isn't true. So that…

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Our beliefs do not sit passively in our brains waiting to be confirmed or contradicted by incoming information. Instead, they play a key role…

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“researchers discovered that people who have just consumed caffeinated drinks were more likely to be swayed by arguments about various controversial topics.55 In short,…

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I'd be more frightened by not using whatever abilities I'd been given. I'd be more frightened by procrastination and laziness.

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Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. Take what I cannot give: my heart, body, thoughts, time, abilities, money, health, strength,…

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