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What does it mean?
A personal expression of gratitude.
In plain terms
I feel lucky every day.
What can you take from it?
Cultivate gratitude for your life.

Where it applies

  • personal reflection
  • interviews
  • motivational talks

Putting it to work

  • practice gratitude
  • acknowledge luck

Questions to consider

  • What makes you feel lucky?
  • How do you measure luck?

Another view

Gratitude can be performative.

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