March 4, 2025 • 11 mins
How to Transform Your Mindset and Welcome Fortune into Your Life
This document analyzes excerpts from seminars and messages by Teru Nakashima, representative of the Self-Affirmation Academy, outlining the characteristics of "lucky people" and the principles for attracting luck. Using MLB star Shohei Ohtani as an example, it emphasizes the importance of being conscious of luck, maintaining a positive mindset, and adopting a humble attitude. It highlights that self-affirmation, sincerity, gratitude, and swift decision-making are key elements to enhancing one's fortune.
Key Themes and Important Ideas:
- Luck Can Be Cultivated:
- Since high school, Shohei Ohtani has been conscious of luck, making efforts to keep fortune on his side in his daily life.
- "By being conscious of luck, the possibility of luck becoming your ally increases."
- Truly believing that "you have luck" is the first step to attracting good fortune.
- Self-Affirmation and Sincerity:
- A common characteristic among lucky people is high self-affirmation and sincerity.
- "Being able to sincerely say 'thank you' from the heart invites luck."
- The Cycle of Emotions, Actions, and Luck:
- There exists a cycle of emotions → actions → good luck that attracts fortune.
- Positive emotions generate proactive behavior, which leads to good results.
- Negative emotions create passive behavior, which distances luck.
- Attitude of Gratitude:
- Being able to say "thank you" regularly is key to attracting luck.
- "By maintaining a grateful heart, you gain help from those around you, and your wishes come true smoothly."
- Continuing to feel grateful for even minor daily occurrences raises self-affirmation and attracts good fortune.
- Positive Thinking:
- Shohei Ohtani consistently maintains a positive mindset. Even when injured, he focused on "working hard to return quickly" rather than dwelling on the negative.
- "A forward-thinking mindset is an essential element in making luck your ally."
- Humble Attitude:
- Shohei Ohtani interacts with people humbly and pays attention to small details, such as picking up trash.
- "A humble attitude is crucial for making luck your ally."
- Swift Decisions and Intuition:
- Quick decisions based on intuition attract luck.
- "When you start to hesitate, your left brain begins working, and ultimately, you cannot surpass your past self."
- Having confidence in your decisions and acknowledging that whatever happens is a result of your choices generates gratitude and fosters good ideas.
- The Power of Words: "Today I'm Incredibly Lucky!":
- "Today I'm incredibly lucky!" is a magical phrase.
- "There aren't lucky or unlucky people. There are only people who think they're lucky and people who think they're unlucky."
- By speaking words of gratitude, taking positive actions, and maintaining thoughts that invite luck, you can control and attract good fortune.
Conclusion:
Teru Nakashima's message suggests that luck is not mere chance but can be controlled through conscious actions and thoughts. By incorporating elements such as self-affirmation, sincerity, gratitude, positive attitude, humility, and quick decision-making into daily life, you can make luck your ally and lead a better life.
Additional Notes:
- The seminar is part of the content provided by the Self-Affirmation Academy, aiming to enha
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
All right, so let's get into this whole idea of luck
.
This deep dive was your pickand I know you're fascinated by
Shohei Otani and yeah, who isn'tright?
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Yeah, it's hard not to be amazed by him.
Speaker 1 (00:12):
It really is.
I mean, you see this guy and hejust seems to be defying the
odds on a daily basis and it'sso easy to just say, oh, he's
just lucky.
But I have a feeling it's morecomplicated than that,
definitely.
But I have a feeling it's morecomplicated than that,
definitely.
And luckily, we have afantastic guide for this
exploration the writings of TiruNakashima.
This Japanese self-help guruhas some really interesting
(00:33):
things to say about luck, andparticularly about how Otani
might be shaping his own goodfortune.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Yeah, he's not just passively waiting for it to
happen.
It's like he's activelycultivating it.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Okay, so less like finding a four-leaf clover and
more like I don't know, tendinga garden or something.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
That's a great analogy yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
So Nakashima breaks down Otani's luck into three key
traits, almost like essentialingredients for success.
The first one is this idea ofawareness of luck.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
Right, it's like Otani recognizes that luck plays
a role in his life.
He's not just brushing it off.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
So instead of saying aw, shucks, I just got lucky,
he's actually acknowledging itand appreciating it Exactly
Interesting.
And then the second traitNakashima highlights is Otani's
incredibly positive mindset,even when things go wrong.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Yeah, think about that time he was sidelined with
an injury.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Oh right, I remember that.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Most players would be devastated.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:20):
But Nakashima points out that Otani focused on his
recovery and getting back on thefield.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
He didn't let it get him down.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Not at all.
He just kept his eyes on theprize.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
So it's like that positive energy fueled his
comeback.
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
And maybe even attracted more lucky breaks
along the way.
Who knows?
Speaker 2 (01:36):
Definitely possible.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
But there's a third piece to this puzzle, right,
because Otani is not just thissuper optimistic machine, he's
also got something else going on.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
You're talking about his humility, Right exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
He's known for being down to earth and respectful to
everyone.
Nakashima even tells this storyabout Otani picking up trash
after a game.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
He's just a genuinely good guy.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
It seems like it.
So these little acts ofkindness, according to Nakashima
, actually contribute toattracting good fortune.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
That's the idea.
It's not about grand gestures.
It's about cultivating thatattitude of respect and
generosity.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Wow.
Okay, so we've got awareness ofluck, a positive mindset and
humility.
Nakashima uses these threethings to explain Otani's
success, and it's a prettycompelling argument.
But how does this connect toNakashima's broader philosophy
on luck?
Because it can't just be aboutthis one baseball superstar,
right?
Speaker 2 (02:27):
You're right.
He sees this as a universalprinciple.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
So what's the bigger picture here?
Speaker 2 (02:31):
Well, nakashima argues that luck isn't some
mystical force outside of ourcontrol.
He actually thinks of it as akind of formula.
Our emotions influence ouractions and those actions
determine our outcomes.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
So it's not just random chance.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
No, not according to him, and he believes there's a
particularly powerful emotionthat kickstarts this whole
process Gratitude.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
Ah, gratitude.
Everyone's talking aboutgratitude these days, but what
makes it so special inNakashima's view?
Speaker 2 (02:57):
He uses a really vivid analogy to illustrate his
power.
He asked you to imagine twopeople eating at a
budget-friendly restaurant.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Okay, I'm picturing.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
One diner is complaining about everything the
food, the portions, the service, the whole experience.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Sounds pretty miserable.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Yeah, but the other diner is expressing gratitude.
They're thankful for theaffordable meal, the friendly
staff, the convenience.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
Same situation, different perspective.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Exactly, and Nakashimi uses this to show how
our perspective shapes ourexperience.
The grateful diner chooses tofocus on the positive.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
And that gratitude sets the stage for more good
fortune.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
That's what he believes.
Speaker 1 (03:34):
It's fascinating.
It makes you wonder if we'realways complaining and focusing
on the negative.
Are we actually pushing luckaway?
Could we be blocking thoseopportunities without even
realizing it?
Speaker 2 (03:43):
It's definitely something to think about.
Speaker 1 (03:45):
So if we're trying to apply this Otani school of luck
to our own lives, gratitude isthe starting point.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Definitely.
But it's not enough to justfeel thankful.
We have to put it into action.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
So it's about more than just having a good attitude
.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
Exactly.
It's about cultivating aninterstate that attracts good
fortune and then taking actionfrom that place.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
Okay, I'm starting to see how these pieces fit
together.
We can't just sit aroundwaiting for a lucky break.
We need to be actively creatingthat luck-friendly environment,
both internally and externally.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
This is really making me think.
So we've got awareness,positivity, humility and
gratitude.
What else does Nakashima haveup his sleeve?
What other principles does hehighlight?
Speaker 2 (04:28):
Well, he also talks a lot about self-belief and
decisive action, which mightsurprise you.
They tie into luck in somepretty interesting ways,
nakashima.
You see he really believes intrusting your gut and making
quick decisions.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Yeah, he actually sees hesitation and overthinking
, as these like roadblocks toopportunity.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
That's interesting because I always thought of
lucky people as being in theright place at the right time,
not necessarily, as you know,decisive go-getters.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
I know right Maybe, but think about it.
When you make a decisionquickly, especially if it's
based on your intuition, youcreate this momentum.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
Oh, I see what you're saying.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
And that momentum can sometimes lead you down these
paths that you totally didn'texpect.
And it could open uppossibilities that might seem
like lucky breaks.
So it's almost like you'recatching a wave at just the
right moment, and if youhesitate for too long, you miss
it Exactly.
It's not about being recklessor anything, but Nakashima
thinks that overanalyzing canreally hold you back.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
It can paralyze you.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
Yeah, and prevent you from seizing those moments when
luck is like right thereknocking on your door.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
So there's a certain boldness to it, this willingness
to trust yourself and just takethat leap of faith.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
It reminds me of those entrepreneurs who seem to
have this knack for spotting thenext big thing before anyone
else.
Do you think that's connectedto this idea of decisive action?
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Absolutely.
They often have a strong senseof intuition and the confidence
to act on it quickly.
They don't waste time secondguessing themselves.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
So it's not just about being in the right place
at the right time.
It's about recognizing theopportunity when it arises and
having the guts to go for it.
You got it, but what aboutself-belief?
Where does that fit into all ofthis?
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Well, for Nakashima, self-belief is super important.
He sees it as a kind ofself-fulfilling prophecy If you
believe you're lucky, you'remore likely to see yourself that
way and that can affect how youact and what happens to you.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
So you're priming your mind to spot those lucky
breaks and attract good fortune.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
But how do we cultivate that self-belief
especially?
Speaker 2 (06:30):
if we haven't always thought of ourselves as being
particularly lucky.
Well, Nakashima has a prettysimple but powerful suggestion.
Speaker 1 (06:34):
Oh yeah, what's that?
Speaker 2 (06:35):
He says you should start each day by saying out
loud today is the luckiest day.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
He really says that.
Speaker 2 (06:40):
He does.
It might sound a little cornyat first, but the idea is that
by repeating this affirmation,you're kind of programming your
mind to be on the lookout forgood fortune.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
So it's like setting an intention for the day, a luck
magnet.
Speaker 2 (06:53):
Exactly, and even if you don't fully believe it in
the beginning, the act of sayingit can start to change how you
see things.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
I can see how that would work.
If you're constantly lookingfor evidence of good fortune,
you're much more likely to findit.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
Precisely, it's about training your mind to focus on
the positive and to notice thoselucky breaks that you might
have otherwise missed.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
So, instead of dwelling on what's going wrong,
we're actively looking forwhat's going right.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
That's a key.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
That's a pretty huge shift in perspective.
But let's bring it back toOtani for a second.
Do you think his success is aresult of him consciously using
these principles, or is it justsomething that comes naturally
to him?
Speaker 2 (07:31):
It's hard to say for sure, but based on Nakashima's
analysis, it definitely seemspossible.
He really embodies thesequalities of awareness,
positivity, humility, gratitude,decisiveness and self-belief.
It's like he's surrounded bythis aura of good fortune.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
Like he's mastered the art of attracting luck.
But what does this all mean forthe rest of us, the
non-baseball superstar listeners?
Can we really learn to be luckylike Shohei Otani I?
Speaker 2 (07:54):
think so.
The important thing is thatluck isn't some magical force
that we have no control over.
It's something that we cancultivate through our thoughts,
our actions and our beliefs, andby understanding these
principles and trying to applythem to our own lives, I think
we can definitely increase ourchances of experiencing those
lucky breaks.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
It all comes back to mindset, right?
If we believe we're lucky,we're more likely to spot those
opportunities and take thosechances.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
Exactly, and the more we practice gratitude, the more
we strengthen that luckymindset.
It's a self-repetuating cycle.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
So it's not about winning the lottery or finding a
four leaf clover.
It's about creating thisinternal state of readiness for
good fortune.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
That's it.
It's about creating the rightconditions for luck to thrive.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
Okay, I'm on board, but let's get down to brass
tacks.
What's one small thing that ourlisteners can do today to put
this Otani school of luck intopractice?
Speaker 2 (08:46):
Well, they could start by trying out Nakashima's
lucky day affirmation.
Well, they could start bytrying out Nakashima's lucky day
affirmation Just waking up andsaying out loud today is the
luckiest day.
I know it sounds kind of silly,but it can really have an
impact on how you see the world.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Yeah, I can see that it's a simple but powerful
practice.
Maybe our listeners are alreadyinto the whole gratitude
journal thing.
Would Nakashima approve?
Speaker 2 (09:07):
He'd love it.
That's a fantastic way tocultivate gratitude Just taking
a few minutes each day to writedown a few things you're
grateful for can make a hugedifference.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
So just to sum it all up, luck isn't just random
chance.
We can actually learn tocultivate it through gratitude,
positive action and believing inour own good fortune.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Exactly and just like Shohei Otani, we can all become
masters of our own luck.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Well said.
That's a great place to wrapthings up.
Thank you so much for divingdeep with us today, and to our
listeners until next time, staylucky.
It all comes back to mindset,doesn't it?
If we believe we're lucky,we're more likely to spot those
lucky breaks and seize thoseopportunities.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Precisely.
And the more we practicegratitude, the more we reinforce
that lucky mindset.
It becomes like thisself-perpetuating cycle.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
So it's not about winning the lottery or finding a
four-leaf clover.
It's about creating thisinterstate of readiness for good
fortune.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Exactly it's about creating the right conditions
for luck to thrive.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
Okay, I'm sold, but let's get practical.
What's one small action ourlisteners can take today to put
this Otani school of luck intopractice?
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Well, they could try Nakashima's lucky day
affirmation Just waking up andsaying today is the luckiest day
.
It sounds kind of silly, but itcan really change your
perspective.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
I can see that it's simple but powerful.
Maybe our listeners are alreadya gratitude journal kind of
person.
Would Nakashima approve of that?
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Absolutely.
That's a great way to cultivategratitude.
Just taking a few minutes everyday to write down some things
you're thankful for can make ahuge difference.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
So, to recap, luck isn't just some random force.
We can actually cultivate itthrough gratitude, positive
action and believing in our owngood fortune, just like Shohei
Otani.
Speaker 2 (10:47):
And here's a final thought-provoking question for
our listeners to ponder, likeShohei Ohtani.
And here's a finalthought-provoking question for
our listeners to ponder If westart viewing ourselves as
inherently lucky, how might thatchange the choices we make and
the opportunities we see in theworld around us?
Speaker 1 (10:57):
That's a great question, something to think
about.
Thanks for diving depth with ustoday.
Until next time, stay lucky.
All right, so let's get into this whole idea of luck
.
This deep dive was your pickand I know you're fascinated by
Shohei Otani and yeah, who isn'tright?
Speaker 2 (00:10):
Yeah, it's hard not to be amazed by him.
Speaker 1 (00:12):
It really is.
I mean, you see this guy and hejust seems to be defying the
odds on a daily basis and it'sso easy to just say, oh, he's
just lucky.
But I have a feeling it's morecomplicated than that,
definitely.
But I have a feeling it's morecomplicated than that,
definitely.
And luckily, we have afantastic guide for this
exploration the writings of TiruNakashima.
This Japanese self-help guruhas some really interesting
(00:33):
things to say about luck, andparticularly about how Otani
might be shaping his own goodfortune.
Speaker 2 (00:36):
Yeah, he's not just passively waiting for it to
happen.
It's like he's activelycultivating it.
Speaker 1 (00:40):
Okay, so less like finding a four-leaf clover and
more like I don't know, tendinga garden or something.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
That's a great analogy yeah.
Speaker 1 (00:47):
So Nakashima breaks down Otani's luck into three key
traits, almost like essentialingredients for success.
The first one is this idea ofawareness of luck.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
Right, it's like Otani recognizes that luck plays
a role in his life.
He's not just brushing it off.
Speaker 1 (01:10):
So instead of saying aw, shucks, I just got lucky,
he's actually acknowledging itand appreciating it Exactly
Interesting.
And then the second traitNakashima highlights is Otani's
incredibly positive mindset,even when things go wrong.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
Yeah, think about that time he was sidelined with
an injury.
Speaker 1 (01:17):
Oh right, I remember that.
Speaker 2 (01:18):
Most players would be devastated.
Speaker 1 (01:20):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (01:20):
But Nakashima points out that Otani focused on his
recovery and getting back on thefield.
Speaker 1 (01:25):
He didn't let it get him down.
Speaker 2 (01:26):
Not at all.
He just kept his eyes on theprize.
Speaker 1 (01:29):
So it's like that positive energy fueled his
comeback.
Speaker 2 (01:32):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:32):
And maybe even attracted more lucky breaks
along the way.
Who knows?
Speaker 2 (01:36):
Definitely possible.
Speaker 1 (01:37):
But there's a third piece to this puzzle, right,
because Otani is not just thissuper optimistic machine, he's
also got something else going on.
Speaker 2 (01:45):
You're talking about his humility, Right exactly.
Speaker 1 (01:48):
He's known for being down to earth and respectful to
everyone.
Nakashima even tells this storyabout Otani picking up trash
after a game.
Speaker 2 (01:55):
He's just a genuinely good guy.
Speaker 1 (01:57):
It seems like it.
So these little acts ofkindness, according to Nakashima
, actually contribute toattracting good fortune.
Speaker 2 (02:03):
That's the idea.
It's not about grand gestures.
It's about cultivating thatattitude of respect and
generosity.
Speaker 1 (02:09):
Wow.
Okay, so we've got awareness ofluck, a positive mindset and
humility.
Nakashima uses these threethings to explain Otani's
success, and it's a prettycompelling argument.
But how does this connect toNakashima's broader philosophy
on luck?
Because it can't just be aboutthis one baseball superstar,
right?
Speaker 2 (02:27):
You're right.
He sees this as a universalprinciple.
Speaker 1 (02:29):
So what's the bigger picture here?
Speaker 2 (02:31):
Well, nakashima argues that luck isn't some
mystical force outside of ourcontrol.
He actually thinks of it as akind of formula.
Our emotions influence ouractions and those actions
determine our outcomes.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
So it's not just random chance.
Speaker 2 (02:43):
No, not according to him, and he believes there's a
particularly powerful emotionthat kickstarts this whole
process Gratitude.
Speaker 1 (02:51):
Ah, gratitude.
Everyone's talking aboutgratitude these days, but what
makes it so special inNakashima's view?
Speaker 2 (02:57):
He uses a really vivid analogy to illustrate his
power.
He asked you to imagine twopeople eating at a
budget-friendly restaurant.
Speaker 1 (03:04):
Okay, I'm picturing.
Speaker 2 (03:05):
One diner is complaining about everything the
food, the portions, the service, the whole experience.
Speaker 1 (03:12):
Sounds pretty miserable.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
Yeah, but the other diner is expressing gratitude.
They're thankful for theaffordable meal, the friendly
staff, the convenience.
Speaker 1 (03:20):
Same situation, different perspective.
Speaker 2 (03:21):
Exactly, and Nakashimi uses this to show how
our perspective shapes ourexperience.
The grateful diner chooses tofocus on the positive.
Speaker 1 (03:30):
And that gratitude sets the stage for more good
fortune.
Speaker 2 (03:33):
That's what he believes.
Speaker 1 (03:34):
It's fascinating.
It makes you wonder if we'realways complaining and focusing
on the negative.
Are we actually pushing luckaway?
Could we be blocking thoseopportunities without even
realizing it?
Speaker 2 (03:43):
It's definitely something to think about.
Speaker 1 (03:45):
So if we're trying to apply this Otani school of luck
to our own lives, gratitude isthe starting point.
Speaker 2 (03:52):
Definitely.
But it's not enough to justfeel thankful.
We have to put it into action.
Speaker 1 (03:56):
So it's about more than just having a good attitude
.
Speaker 2 (03:58):
Exactly.
It's about cultivating aninterstate that attracts good
fortune and then taking actionfrom that place.
Speaker 1 (04:05):
Okay, I'm starting to see how these pieces fit
together.
We can't just sit aroundwaiting for a lucky break.
We need to be actively creatingthat luck-friendly environment,
both internally and externally.
Speaker 2 (04:16):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (04:17):
This is really making me think.
So we've got awareness,positivity, humility and
gratitude.
What else does Nakashima haveup his sleeve?
What other principles does hehighlight?
Speaker 2 (04:28):
Well, he also talks a lot about self-belief and
decisive action, which mightsurprise you.
They tie into luck in somepretty interesting ways,
nakashima.
You see he really believes intrusting your gut and making
quick decisions.
Speaker 1 (04:41):
Oh really.
Speaker 2 (04:41):
Yeah, he actually sees hesitation and overthinking
, as these like roadblocks toopportunity.
Speaker 1 (04:47):
That's interesting because I always thought of
lucky people as being in theright place at the right time,
not necessarily, as you know,decisive go-getters.
Speaker 2 (04:54):
I know right Maybe, but think about it.
When you make a decisionquickly, especially if it's
based on your intuition, youcreate this momentum.
Speaker 1 (05:01):
Oh, I see what you're saying.
Speaker 2 (05:02):
And that momentum can sometimes lead you down these
paths that you totally didn'texpect.
And it could open uppossibilities that might seem
like lucky breaks.
So it's almost like you'recatching a wave at just the
right moment, and if youhesitate for too long, you miss
it Exactly.
It's not about being recklessor anything, but Nakashima
thinks that overanalyzing canreally hold you back.
Speaker 1 (05:21):
It can paralyze you.
Speaker 2 (05:22):
Yeah, and prevent you from seizing those moments when
luck is like right thereknocking on your door.
Speaker 1 (05:28):
So there's a certain boldness to it, this willingness
to trust yourself and just takethat leap of faith.
Speaker 2 (05:34):
For sure.
Speaker 1 (05:34):
It reminds me of those entrepreneurs who seem to
have this knack for spotting thenext big thing before anyone
else.
Do you think that's connectedto this idea of decisive action?
Speaker 2 (05:45):
Absolutely.
They often have a strong senseof intuition and the confidence
to act on it quickly.
They don't waste time secondguessing themselves.
Speaker 1 (05:53):
So it's not just about being in the right place
at the right time.
It's about recognizing theopportunity when it arises and
having the guts to go for it.
You got it, but what aboutself-belief?
Where does that fit into all ofthis?
Speaker 2 (06:05):
Well, for Nakashima, self-belief is super important.
He sees it as a kind ofself-fulfilling prophecy If you
believe you're lucky, you'remore likely to see yourself that
way and that can affect how youact and what happens to you.
Speaker 1 (06:18):
So you're priming your mind to spot those lucky
breaks and attract good fortune.
Speaker 2 (06:23):
Right.
Speaker 1 (06:23):
But how do we cultivate that self-belief
especially?
Speaker 2 (06:30):
if we haven't always thought of ourselves as being
particularly lucky.
Well, Nakashima has a prettysimple but powerful suggestion.
Speaker 1 (06:34):
Oh yeah, what's that?
Speaker 2 (06:35):
He says you should start each day by saying out
loud today is the luckiest day.
Speaker 1 (06:39):
He really says that.
Speaker 2 (06:40):
He does.
It might sound a little cornyat first, but the idea is that
by repeating this affirmation,you're kind of programming your
mind to be on the lookout forgood fortune.
Speaker 1 (06:50):
So it's like setting an intention for the day, a luck
magnet.
Speaker 2 (06:53):
Exactly, and even if you don't fully believe it in
the beginning, the act of sayingit can start to change how you
see things.
Speaker 1 (07:00):
I can see how that would work.
If you're constantly lookingfor evidence of good fortune,
you're much more likely to findit.
Speaker 2 (07:06):
Precisely, it's about training your mind to focus on
the positive and to notice thoselucky breaks that you might
have otherwise missed.
Speaker 1 (07:13):
So, instead of dwelling on what's going wrong,
we're actively looking forwhat's going right.
Speaker 2 (07:17):
That's a key.
Speaker 1 (07:18):
That's a pretty huge shift in perspective.
But let's bring it back toOtani for a second.
Do you think his success is aresult of him consciously using
these principles, or is it justsomething that comes naturally
to him?
Speaker 2 (07:31):
It's hard to say for sure, but based on Nakashima's
analysis, it definitely seemspossible.
He really embodies thesequalities of awareness,
positivity, humility, gratitude,decisiveness and self-belief.
It's like he's surrounded bythis aura of good fortune.
Speaker 1 (07:46):
Like he's mastered the art of attracting luck.
But what does this all mean forthe rest of us, the
non-baseball superstar listeners?
Can we really learn to be luckylike Shohei Otani I?
Speaker 2 (07:54):
think so.
The important thing is thatluck isn't some magical force
that we have no control over.
It's something that we cancultivate through our thoughts,
our actions and our beliefs, andby understanding these
principles and trying to applythem to our own lives, I think
we can definitely increase ourchances of experiencing those
lucky breaks.
Speaker 1 (08:14):
It all comes back to mindset, right?
If we believe we're lucky,we're more likely to spot those
opportunities and take thosechances.
Speaker 2 (08:21):
Exactly, and the more we practice gratitude, the more
we strengthen that luckymindset.
It's a self-repetuating cycle.
Speaker 1 (08:28):
So it's not about winning the lottery or finding a
four leaf clover.
It's about creating thisinternal state of readiness for
good fortune.
Speaker 2 (08:35):
That's it.
It's about creating the rightconditions for luck to thrive.
Speaker 1 (08:38):
Okay, I'm on board, but let's get down to brass
tacks.
What's one small thing that ourlisteners can do today to put
this Otani school of luck intopractice?
Speaker 2 (08:46):
Well, they could start by trying out Nakashima's
lucky day affirmation.
Well, they could start bytrying out Nakashima's lucky day
affirmation Just waking up andsaying out loud today is the
luckiest day.
I know it sounds kind of silly,but it can really have an
impact on how you see the world.
Speaker 1 (08:58):
Yeah, I can see that it's a simple but powerful
practice.
Maybe our listeners are alreadyinto the whole gratitude
journal thing.
Would Nakashima approve?
Speaker 2 (09:07):
He'd love it.
That's a fantastic way tocultivate gratitude Just taking
a few minutes each day to writedown a few things you're
grateful for can make a hugedifference.
Speaker 1 (09:17):
So just to sum it all up, luck isn't just random
chance.
We can actually learn tocultivate it through gratitude,
positive action and believing inour own good fortune.
Speaker 2 (09:26):
Exactly and just like Shohei Otani, we can all become
masters of our own luck.
Speaker 1 (09:30):
Well said.
That's a great place to wrapthings up.
Thank you so much for divingdeep with us today, and to our
listeners until next time, staylucky.
It all comes back to mindset,doesn't it?
If we believe we're lucky,we're more likely to spot those
lucky breaks and seize thoseopportunities.
Speaker 2 (09:44):
Precisely.
And the more we practicegratitude, the more we reinforce
that lucky mindset.
It becomes like thisself-perpetuating cycle.
Speaker 1 (09:51):
So it's not about winning the lottery or finding a
four-leaf clover.
It's about creating thisinterstate of readiness for good
fortune.
Speaker 2 (09:58):
Exactly it's about creating the right conditions
for luck to thrive.
Speaker 1 (10:02):
Okay, I'm sold, but let's get practical.
What's one small action ourlisteners can take today to put
this Otani school of luck intopractice?
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Well, they could try Nakashima's lucky day
affirmation Just waking up andsaying today is the luckiest day
.
It sounds kind of silly, but itcan really change your
perspective.
Speaker 1 (10:21):
I can see that it's simple but powerful.
Maybe our listeners are alreadya gratitude journal kind of
person.
Would Nakashima approve of that?
Speaker 2 (10:29):
Absolutely.
That's a great way to cultivategratitude.
Just taking a few minutes everyday to write down some things
you're thankful for can make ahuge difference.
Speaker 1 (10:37):
So, to recap, luck isn't just some random force.
We can actually cultivate itthrough gratitude, positive
action and believing in our owngood fortune, just like Shohei
Otani.
Speaker 2 (10:47):
And here's a final thought-provoking question for
our listeners to ponder, likeShohei Ohtani.
And here's a finalthought-provoking question for
our listeners to ponder If westart viewing ourselves as
inherently lucky, how might thatchange the choices we make and
the opportunities we see in theworld around us?
Speaker 1 (10:57):
That's a great question, something to think
about.
Thanks for diving depth with ustoday.
Until next time, stay lucky.
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