Good Luck is a whimsical fable that teaches a valuable lesson: good luck doesn’t just come your way—it’s up to you to create the conditions to bring yourself good luck. Written by Alex Rovira and Fernando Trias de Bes—two leading marketing consultants—this simple tale is universally applicable and uniquely inspirational. Good Luck tells the touching story of two old men, Max and Jim, who meet by chance in Central Park fifty years after they last saw each other as children. Max achieved great success in life; Jim sadly did not. The secret to Max’s success lies in a story his grandfather told him long ago. This story within a story has a tone reminiscent of the classic The Alchemist and shows how to seize opportunity and achieve success in life. In a surprise ending, Good Luck comes full circle, offering the reader inspiration, instruction, and an engaging tale.
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This charming, easy-to read volume explains the difference between luck, which "doesn’t last long, because it does not depend on you" and Good Luck, which "is created by each of us: that’s why it lasts forever." In friendly, fairy tale style, the authors tell a story of two knights seeking to find a magic four-leaf clover in an enchanted forest, and along the way impart wisdom about making one’s own luck. The allegory is peppered with "Rules of Good Luck" and other mantras that manage—most of the time—to ring true. The knight who makes his own luck and ultimately succeeds, of course, is the one who sees obstacles and challenges, not insurmountable impediments, and who works to overcome them intelligently. He creates new conditions, seeks to help others, is unafraid to take action, doesn’t give up and realizes that opportunity is always out there. The story is inspiring, and a series of quotes from celebrities and sages near the end reinforces the idea that success comes from learning how to make one’s own luck.
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“...close to notching up worldwide sales of one million in countries as varied as Germany, Indonesia and North Korea…” (The Guardian, 26th September 2004)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I received this book as a gift. It has something for everyone both personally and professionally. Now that its available in the US I hope I'm "ahead of the curve" to use it for holiday and client gift giving. It's a really quick read with practical ideas you think about long after you finish it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By S. Y. Zhang
Format:Hardcover
This is a very good book. Unlike a lot of other books that keep going on and on over hundreds of pages basically trying to make the same point, this book has a very good short story that's easy to understand and unforgettable. I want to read it to my kids someday.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J. Wang
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is one of the most hopeful and inspiring books I had read. I loved it so much that I bought copies to give as Christmas gifts! Very uplifting !!! And it is such a nice reminder that opportunity is always here, and that every plot (no matter where in the forest) has the potential to succeed. It's what we think, act, and do that makes it successful or not.
May you find your 4 leaf clover and your good luck life.
May you find your 4 leaf clover and your good luck life.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
You need to read this to believe in success!!
Amazing story which will surprise you a lot. You will read this book in a couple of hours, but it will be in your mind for ever!
Published 13 days ago by Diego H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Luck - For Young & Old
Good Luck: Creating the Conditions for Success in Life and Business by Alex Rovira and Fernando Trías De Bes is a wonderful inspiring book for young and old. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Larry
1.0 out of 5 stars
Irritating
While I hate to write anything negative, this book was irritating intellectually and spiritually. The morals of the story are well known ideals--work hard, don't play the victim,... Read more
Published on June 30, 2009 by WhiteFalcon
1.0 out of 5 stars
Trite and Trivial
This fable is trite and forced and serves only to dress up as a book-length read the old saw that luck equals preparation plus opportunity -- and, oh, it's the journey that's... Read more
Published on March 14, 2008 by a book reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
the book of inspiration
the story in this book is lovely and encouraging. Good Luck comes to those who are hardworking. if you need an inspiration or want to encourage someone, then this is the great book... Read more
Published on March 20, 2007 by Tri H. Nguyen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Luck
It will make you know how to deal with your struggle life. Good book!
Published on February 23, 2006 by Yu Chuan Huang
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for those have waited for luck to arrive
Great book to show the truth of what "luck" really means in a simple story. Inspiring for those who are looking for the ingredients of true success. Read more
Published on January 9, 2005 by peacelover
5.0 out of 5 stars
What an Empowering Little Book!
This is a classic little tale within a story that demonstrates the difference between the luck and good luck. Read more
Published on December 9, 2004 by Zev Saftlas
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Gift to Pass On
This book has been inspirational to me. I came across it in a bookstore and picked it up and read it in a night. Sid and Nod--two nights--they kind of compete to find good luck. Read more
Published on December 2, 2004 by Johnny D
4.0 out of 5 stars
I Can't Stop Thinking About This Little Book
I first came across this book when I was traveling in Spain. Some friends and I met a woman in Barcelona and we all began to talk about haves and have-nots, where we fit in the... Read more
Published on November 18, 2004 by Wear Yellow
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