As Luck Would Have It
As Luck Would Have It by Joshua Piven, published by Villard in 2003, is a thought-provoking exploration of the concept of luck and its impact on success and survival. This edition spans 199 pages and is presented in English. Piven, known for his work on the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, delves into compelling real-life stories that illustrate how luck can shape extraordinary outcomes, whether for better or worse.
Readers will encounter a variety of fascinating narratives, including those of individuals who experienced remarkable twists of fate, such as a swimming pool repairman who won a substantial lottery prize and a woman who survived a plane crash at sea. The book intertwines these personal accounts with research on chance, probability, and the psychology of luck, offering insights into how one can prepare for and navigate the unpredictable nature of luck. As Luck Would Have It presents a unique perspective on fortune, making it a captivating read for those interested in the interplay between chance and human experience.
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I felt, intuitively, that luck exists. It’s like capitalism: For better or for
worse, and whether you believe in it or not, luck is inescapable. —from As Luck Would Have It
While cowriting the books in the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, Joshua Piven came across dozens of people with tremendously compelling stories of triumph (or misfortune), seemingly against all odds and logic. When they were asked what they had in common, invariably their answer was: good luck, or not enough of it. The beneficiary of his own brand of extraordinary luck in publishing, Piven decided to take a closer look at how this phenomenon plays a part in success and survival.
As Luck Would Have It offers a fascinating survey of the phenomenon, presented through incredible first- person stories: the swimming pool repairman who had only a hundred-dollar bill to pay for his hot dog, asked for his change in lottery tickets, and won $180 million; the woman who survived a plane crash at sea; the teller who was struck by lightning while at his window inside the bank; the guy who invented the Pet Rock. Weaving the subjects’ own beliefs about their experiences with compelling research on chance, probability, and luck psychology, As Luck Would Have It also includes research on how to prepare for luck, how to deal with it when it arrives, and how to make the choices that will help us benefit from luck.
Mesmerizing, by turns hilarious and harrowing, As Luck Would Have It offers a series of scenarios that are at once unimaginable and vividly real.
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