# The One Thing All Lucky People Have in Common

> Psychologists find lucky people spot opportunities faster than others.
- Title: The One Thing All Lucky People Have in Common · VICE
- Summary: Psychologists find lucky people spot opportunities faster than others. Lucky people notice chances others miss because they're less anxious and focused on…
- Keywords: lucky, psychology, richard wiseman, unlucky, opportunity, anxiety, news, culture, One, Thing, All, People
- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/the-one-thing-all-lucky-people-have-in-common-according-to-psychology
- Author: Ashley Fike
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:04:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: lucky, psychology, richard wiseman, unlucky, opportunity, anxiety, news, culture
## Lucky People Spot Clues Faster
Psychologist Richard Wiseman found lucky people quickly spotted a clue in newspapers while unlucky ones missed it.

> Unlucky people miss chance opportunities because they are too focused on looking for something else
## Lucky People Are Less Anxious
Lucky people are less anxious, making it easier to notice opportunities they weren't actively searching for.
## Unlucky People Miss Opportunities
Unlucky people spent two minutes counting photos in newspapers, missing the clue that was right in front of them.
## Smart Luck Requires Action
Creating opportunities through small actions like talking to new people can lead to life-changing moments.
## Key takeaway

Lucky people notice chances others miss because they're less anxious and focused on the present.