Notes #2 — The science behind attracting opportunity, plus 3 habits that changed my career.

Hey everyone!
Josep here, back with your weekly bite of career insights
This week, we’re talking about something that changed how I see progress, opportunity… and luck.
And it might change your perspective too.
In today’s issue:
Why some people seem “luckier” than others (hint: it’s not magic)The science behind the Luck Surface AreaThree simple strategies you can use today to attract more opportunities (without chasing them)
Stick with me for 7 minutes — this one might change how you approach your career
Let’s dive in
Today, we’re diving into a concept that has transformed my life:
Luck Surface Area
But before getting deeper, let’s start with the basics.
LUCK.
Luck is an interesting concept.
We all know people who seem to always be in the right place at the right time — getting incredible job offers, meeting the right people, or stumbling upon amazing opportunities.
It’s easy to attribute it to luck, but luck is more of a skill than a random event.
The good news?
You can work on it.
Let’s talk about one of my favorite studies on luck.
Back in 2003, psychologist Dr. Richard Wiseman ran a clever experiment to explore why some people seem to be luckier than others. He defined two groups of people:
Those who described themselves as luckyThose who believed they were unlucky
Each person was handed a newspaper and given a simple task:
Count the number of photographs inside.