Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh Books
Janice Kaplan is a journalist and bestselling author known for works such as 'The Gratitude Diaries. ' Barnaby Marsh is a researcher and expert in risk-taking and decision-making, formerly associated with the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton.
Known for: How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life
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How Luck Happens: Using the Science of Luck to Transform Work, Love, and Life
In this engaging exploration of chance and opportunity, Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh reveal how people can create their own luck through preparation, mindset, and strategic action. Drawing on scientific research and real-life stories, the authors show that luck is not purely random but can be influenced by how we think, connect, and act in the world.
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Defining Luck
Our first task in reshaping your relationship with luck is defining what it really means. Popular culture frames luck as randomness, a roll of cosmic dice. But through our research, Barnaby and I found something different: luck sits at the intersection of chance, awareness, and action. You can’t con...
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The Role of Preparation
Preparation doesn’t sound glamorous, but it is the soil from which luck grows. Think of athletes, scientists, artists—yes, even lovers—who seem to attract lucky breaks. Their secret is readiness. Preparation loads the dice in your favor. When fortune knocks, you’re equipped to answer. We spoke with...
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About Janice Kaplan and Barnaby Marsh
Janice Kaplan is a journalist and bestselling author known for works such as 'The Gratitude Diaries.' Barnaby Marsh is a researcher and expert in risk-taking and decision-making, formerly associated with the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. Together, they combine insights from psychology, ...
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Janice Kaplan is a journalist and bestselling author known for works such as 'The Gratitude Diaries.' Barnaby Marsh is a researcher and expert in risk-taking and decision-making, formerly associated with the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. Together, they combine insights from psychology, ...
Janice Kaplan is a journalist and bestselling author known for works such as 'The Gratitude Diaries.' Barnaby Marsh is a researcher and expert in risk-taking and decision-making, formerly associated with the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton. Together, they combine insights from psychology, sociology, and behavioral science to explore how luck can be shaped.
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