All it takes is having a good-luck charm nearby, like a four-leaf clover or “lucky” penny. Why? Thinking you have a lucky edge subconsciously prompts you to think and act in ways that make it more likely to happen. For instance, believing in the power of a lucky penny helps you have the confidence to walk up to an attractive stranger at a party and introduce yourself.

Source: Current Directions in Psychological Science, a research journal

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