1-Minute Habits to Become a 'Lucky Person'

If you want to become a 'lucky person' or learn the principles of successful people, this is the perfect book for you.
The author, Sachin Chowdhry, says that 'accumulating small habits is essential for improving your luck.'

Conclusion
By simply continuing small, one-minute habits, you can genuinely enjoy your work, eliminate financial anxiety, build a home filled with smiles, and achieve your ideal life.

1. What Matters is 'Habit'

Sachin Chowdhry is from India. He came to Japan in 1996 at the age of 23. Initially, he tried working in sales with broken Japanese, but he didn't get the results he wanted, and he even had his bank balance drop to just 30,000 yen.
During that time, he happened to meet a wealthy Indian businessman who advised him, 'You will surely succeed. You just need to change a little bit.'

Thinking that 'people can change little by little, and the accumulation of those small changes leads to great success,' the author observed the successful people around him. He discovered that successful people share common behavioral patterns regardless of their profession, age, or nationality.

There is a famous Hindu proverb:
'If your heart changes, your attitude changes. If your attitude changes, your actions change. If your actions change, your habits change. If your habits change, your personality changes. If your personality changes, your destiny changes. If your destiny changes, your life changes.'

Among these, the author focused on 'habits.' He believed that by incorporating the actions of successful people into daily life, one's attitude changes, luck changes, and eventually, life changes.

The habits of successful people that the author listed are surprisingly simple, and they are all things anyone can do in 'one minute.' As a result of continuing these small habits, the author went from an ordinary sales job to becoming an entrepreneur who achieved success in consulting, human resource development, and English conversation businesses.

2. Lucky People Think with a 'Possibility Mindset'

The author feels that many Japanese people 'think about the reasons why they can't do something first.'
For example, classic hit products like the 'Sony Walkman' and Facebook were all born from 'ideas.' He says that a 'possibility mindset' is necessary to give them shape.

So, how can one acquire a possibility mindset?

How to Acquire a Possibility Mindset

1. Say 'I am lucky' five times
It is believed that words have the power of 'kotodama' (spirit of words). By speaking positive words, your consciousness changes, and your actions become positive.
The author makes it a habit to consciously say words like 'I am lucky,' 'I can do it,' and 'It will definitely go well.'

2. Rely on others without hesitation
Instead of bottling up worries and problems alone, consulting with someone you trust can provide unexpected perspectives and ideas. However, it is important to limit the people you ask for advice to those who are knowledgeable in that field.

3. Declutter negativity
Your surrounding environment has a huge impact on you. For example, it is effective to review relationships with people who only talk about negative news or complaints. The author regularly checks his relationships and living environment to declutter unnecessary negative elements.

3. Lucky People Create 'Their Own Fans'

The biggest key to turning your life around is 'people.' This is because opportunities are brought by people.

How to Create Fans

1. The spirit of give and give and give
By continuing to give to others without seeking anything in return, you remain in their hearts. Even if it is a small thing, everyone has the power to give something. Giving your words and time without hesitation is the first step to building trust.

2. Deliver compliments with 30% more than the facts
When complimenting, adding slightly exaggerated expressions to the facts can further boost the other person's feelings. Start by trying this with your family and people close to you.

Summary
Sachin Chowdhry's 'small habits to improve luck' are all things that can be easily practiced in daily life.
By steadily accumulating these 'one-minute habits,' you too can become a lucky person.