Good luck isn’t just chance—it can be learned and leveraged—and The Serendipity Mindset explains how you can use serendipity to make life better at work, at home—everywhere. Many of us believe that the great turning points and opportunities in our lives happen by chance, that they’re out of our control. Often we think that successful people—and successful companies and organizations—are simply luckier than the rest of us. Good fortune—serendipity—just seems to happen to them. Is that true? Or are some people better at creating the conditions for coincidences to arise and taking advantage of them when they do? How can we connect the dots of seemingly random events to improve our lives? In The Serendipity Mindset, Christian Busch explains that serendipity isn’t about luck in the sense of simple randomness. It’s about seeing links that others don’t, combining these observations in unexpected and strategic ways, and learning how to detect the moments when apparently random or unconnected ideas merge to form new opportunities. Busch explores serendipity from a rational and scientific perspective and argues that there are identifiable approaches we can use to foster the conditions to let serendipity grow. Drawing from biology, chemistry, management, and information systems, and using examples of people from all walks of life, Busch illustrates how serendipity works and explains how we can train our own serendipity muscle and use it to turn the unexpected into opportunity. Once we understand serendipity, Busch says, we become curators of it, and luck becomes something that no longer just happens to us—it becomes a force that we can grasp, shape, and hone. Full of exciting ideas and strategies, The Serendipity Mindset offers a clear blueprint for how we can cultivate serendipity to increase innovation, influence, and opportunity in every aspect of our lives.

Korean edition of [The Serendipity Mindset: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck] by Christian Busch. Good luck isn't just chance--it can be learned and leveraged--and [The Serendipity Mindset] explains how you can use serendipity to make life better at work, at home--everywhere. Korean edition translated by Seo Myeong Jin.

Discover "The Science of Serendipity: Making Your Own Luck" - Your Ultimate Guide to Transforming Fortune into a Choice, Not a Chance! In a world where the unexpected often dictates the course of our lives, "The Science of Serendipity" emerges as a groundbreaking guide, revealing the secret to tilting the scales of luck in your favor. This book isn't just about understanding the whims of fortune; it's a masterclass in actively crafting a life brimming with opportunities, serendipitous encounters, and yes, your own, self-made luck. Inside "The Science of Serendipity," you will unearth: The Serendipity Mindset: Transform your thinking to see the world as a playground of possibilities. Powerful Networking Strategies: Learn how authentic connections can open doors to unexpected opportunities. Intuition vs. Logic: Master the art of trusting your gut and making it your most powerful ally in decision-making. Goal Setting Reimagined: Set intentions that attract serendipity and adapt to life's unpredictability. The Art of Experimentation: Embrace the power of trial and error as a path to unforeseen successes. Leveraging Adversity: Turn challenges into your greatest opportunities. Digital Dynamics of Luck: Harness the potential of technology to multiply your chances of serendipitous encounters. Whether you're a dreamer, a doer, an entrepreneur, or anyone seeking to inject a dose of the extraordinary into your everyday life, "The Science of Serendipity" is your key to unlocking a world where luck is not left to fate but is yours to create. Grab your copy and embark on a life-transforming journey towards making your own luck!

What if being lucky wasn't just chance but a skill you could master? Learn to identify and act on serendipity to lead a more joyful, purposeful, and successful life! 'A wise, exciting and life-changing book' Arianna Huffington, author of Thrive ___________________________________________ Modern life is full of chance encounters, changing plans, delayed journeys, human errors and other mishaps. This is the hidden force that rules our universe: serendipity. But what if we could use such unpredictability to our advantage? Dr Christian Busch has spent a decade exploring how, if acted upon, unexpected encounters can enhance our worldview, expand our social circles and create new professional opportunities. From couples who met during chance encounters to businesspeople who invented world-changing ideas after a misfire, Dr Busch has studied hundreds of subjects who improved their lives by learning to see opportunities in the unexpected. Connect the Dots is a revolutionary, well-researched exploration of an essential life skill that we can all develop and master. ___________________________________________ 'Busch shows convincingly that it's more than blind luck in Connect the Dots, which offers excellent practical guidance for all' Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and co-founder of Imagine 'Christian Busch reveals that luck isn't always dumb' Daniel H. Pink, bestselling author of When and Drive 'More than just a way to create exciting opportunities, it's the foundation for a more optimistic and meaningful life. An important book for a complicated world' Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism *Previously published as The Serendipity Mindset*

Unveil the Magic of Serendipity with "The Serendipity Seeker's Handbook: Embrace the Art of Serendipitous Living for a Fulfilling Journey" by Serena Chancewell. Embrace the art of manifesting serendipitous moments and seize control of your destiny with this immersive guide to unlocking the power of the unexpected. In The Serendipity Seeker's Handbook, each section is thoughtfully designed to awaken your inner adventurer, leading you from a life of predictability to one filled with thrilling surprises. Transform your mindset and begin attracting serendipity effortlessly, enriching your journey through life. Your Unique Path to Transformation: This handbook serves as your personal compass on a journey of self-discovery, empowering you to embrace serendipity and craft a life of wonder and excitement. Interactive & Inspiring: Every Week is brimming with thought-provoking exercises and practical steps, nurturing your ability to cultivate serendipity as a way of life. Empowerment & Enchantment: Tap into your innate ability to invite serendipity and enchantment into your life. This serendipity-focused handbook is more than just a book, planner, or journal; it's an extraordinary voyage. Mind-Expanding Insights: Authored by Serena Chancewell, each page of this handbook is a treasure trove of profound insights, guiding you on a self-awareness expedition of self-discovery. Perfect for the Adventurous Spirit: Ideal for those in pursuit of personal growth, spontaneity, and a life brimming with unexpected delights. It's a thoughtful gift for free spirits, dreamers, and anyone ready to embrace the beauty of serendipity. "The Serendipity Seeker's Handbook: Embrace the Art of Serendipitous Living for a Fulfilling Journey" aspires to awaken your sense of wonder, spontaneity, and your belief in the magic of the unexpected. It's the perfect companion for adventurous souls, dreamers, or anyone ready to embark on a serendipitous journey of self-discovery.

When you type the word “serendipity” in a word-processor application such as Microsoft Word, the autocorrection engine suggests you choose other words like “luck” or “fate”. This correcting act turns out to be incorrect. However, it points to the reality that serendipity is not a familiar English word and can be misunderstood easily. Serendipity is a very much scientific concept as it has been found useful in numerous scientific discoveries, pharmaceutical innovations, and numerous humankind’s technical and technological advances. Therefore, there have been many books written around the concept. So why do we need this additional book? This is not just another book about serendipity. It has evolved from the Editor’s question lingering for a decade after finishing his widely cited article (coauthored with Prof. Nancy K. Napier of Boise State University, ID, USA) “Serendipity as a strategic advantage?” in T. Wilkinson’s edited volume Strategic Management in the 21st Century, published by Praeger. The Editor and contributing authors have tried to achieve the following in this title. Demystifying the Serendipity Myth The phenomenon of serendipity has always been thought of as a “miracle”. It is the mystery of human innovation and one of the ultimate secrets of our society. But serendipity is not just a lucky coincidence nor any hidden conspiracy. This book explores the science of the information process behind this seemingly miraculous phenomenon. It connects human society with nature, going back to the root of our existence and looking at the flame of survival to discover the harmony in making creativity. Presenting the nuts and bolts of being an adventurer of science The authors present their conceptual investigations into serendipity’s nature and its mechanism by examining interesting real events and stories. The content is thought-provoking, and readers are led to question and explore their own life stories and problems along the journey of reading this book. Catching an elusive high-value target requires great strategies and efforts. But there are no dark secrets here because this is the “way of nature” – how we humans have always strived for innovation without realizing the blueprints behind such processes. Unlike other books on serendipity, this book will show you that a powerful “secret” is closer than you think. Delivering practical uses for different audiences By understanding the conditionality and survival drivers of serendipity, individuals or organizations can make better decisions on creating the right environment to facilitate the encounter and attainment of this valuable phenomenon. For scientists: With clear explanations of the information processes underlying serendipity, flexible theoretical frameworks of mindsponge and the 3D principle of creativity, researchers are provided with the tools they need to dig deeper into their own fields of study and find practical applications, be it psychology, economics, sociology, or anything that involves innovation (which is, in fact, every scientific discipline). For curious casual readers: Everybody needs innovation to make breakthroughs or spice up one’s life. If you think great ideas come to people randomly from an unknown fairy place, this book will convince you otherwise without taking away that awe and wonder. But above all, you will know how to become more creative, scientifically and straightforwardly, with no snake oil and no weird tricks. For ambitious business people: The flame that brought about great successes throughout human history is within you. But you can only use it if you understand it. While others wait for serendipity to come, you will be able to actively hunt for those precious moments. As it has always been: the best hunters triumph, not the passive wanderers. And in this age of information chaos, finding the golden fruits is not easy. Those from information technology know this problem well, and this book is the treasure map that they have been seeking to navigate that stormy ocean looking for jewels. Like a kingfisher tracking its prey through the water, waiting to gracefully strike, with serendipity, a person seizes the prize of creativity amid the chaos of life. ¤ ¤ ¤ Official introduction: The book explores the nature, underlying causes, and the information processing mechanism of serendipity. It proposes that natural or social survival demands drive serendipity, and serendipity is conditional on the environment and the mindset, on both individual and collective levels. From Darwin's evolution theory to Sun Tzu's war tactics, major innovations throughout human history are unified by this key concept. In the rapidly changing world, information is abundant but rather chaotic. The adaptive power of serendipity allows people to notice treasures within this wild sea, but only for those who understand how it works. To increase the probability of encountering and attaining serendipity, one should employ the mindsponge mechanism and the 3D process of creativity, for without these frameworks, serendipity is truly an elusive target. The book also discusses methods to build environments and cultures rich in navigational and useful information to maximize the chance of finding and capitalizing on serendipity. As a skill, serendipity has a resemblance to how kingfishers observe and hunt their prey.

It's a common refrain: I want more time for the things that really matter in my life!In the midst of a busy and pressured life, how can I enjoy "time-rich" living? Is it possible to be both efficient and creative, time-precise and time-rich, task-driven and people-oriented, to satisfy (even exceed) expectations at work, and to enjoy satisfying relationships both at work and at home? Yes! This original and practical book introduces an approach to life that I call "smart serendipity." I'll introduce you to the two, fundamentally different, ways in which we human beings do things, or get things done. I call them "Form-First" (FF) and "Content First" (CF). We're all -- naturally -- geared or oriented towards one or the other of these mindsets. But we need both of them! In chapter one, I explain the differences between people who naturally default to a Form-First mindset (FFs) and those whose preference is Content-First (CFs), to help you discern which one is your natural default, or where you are on the "F-C spectrum." That will enable you to determine your personal goals as you read through the rest of this book and begin to put the ideas into practice. Chapters two and three are on the Form-First (FF) and Content-First (CF) mindsets, respectively. I explain in detail what they are, how they work, and how to develop them, using real-life examples and comparisons so that you can clearly see what I'm talking about. You'll find concrete suggestions for how to implement the things you've learned in each chapter. In particular, I introduce the two "secret key perspectives" of each mindset, discuss their main characteristics, and share some of their typical weaknesses. In the fourth and final chapter, I will give you the diagnostic tools to decide which mindset to engage when, and how they fit together to lead you to "smart serendipity," and truly "time-rich" living.