Maria Duval

Maria Duval has often noticed that when some people compare what they are getting out of life with the more favourable results obtained by other people, they come to the conclusion that they “never have any luck”. Yes, it can be depressing. Why is that so?

There is a saying which is something like this, “Luck comes to those who are prepared?” It is true to say this because what we call “pure luck” always results from having the correct, appropriate attitude to life It is a kind of “reward” for being in accord, in phase, in harmony with Universal Cosmic Energy.

Maria Duval says that there is a right attitude for attracting luck. In fact, 24 pointers which you can learn and reflect on.

1. – BE SELECTIVE
Don’t pursue several aims at the same time, especially if they clash. Devote your attention to your primary objective. Choose between: love, money, stability, fame, etc. Unless you already have a very advanced understanding of Universal Cosmic Energy, you can’t deal with them all; it’s best to select one or another.

2. – BE USEFUL
Nothing succeeds unless it clearly serves collective interests and is therefore useful. Sharing your talents and being helpful is an infallible guarantee of success.

3. – BE COMPETENT
This is one of the best ways of fighting off the competition and winning contracts. No-one would argue with this rule. A lack of competence leads to need and poverty, at least in the long run.

4. – TAKE AN INTEREST IN WHAT YOU ARE DOING
Even if your job or activity is only a temporary occupation, you are unlikely to achieve your ultimate goal unless you commit yourself fully to your current task. It will be hard to get good results in the future, if you don’t get into the habit of working with interest right now.

5. – BE FAIR
Don’t just look after your own interests. It’s no good wanting to receive without giving anything in return. Don’t keep everything for yourself, but don’t give it all away either. Try to maintain an even balance.

6. – KEEP YOUR WORD
You can only succeed if you inspire confidence, and you will never inspire confidence unless you are true to your word.

7. – BELIEVE IN WHAT YOU SAY
When you are dealing with other people, they can instinctively tell whether or not you believe in what you are saying. If you yourself are not convinced, you won’t be able to get them to do the things you want them to, no matter how hard you try.

8. – BE PERSUASIVE
If you are competent and convinced, you only need to make a bit of effort to share your ideas. You will definitely have to fight to succeed, but you can learn to do this.

9. – BE CONSISTENT IN YOUR AIMS
Don’t keep changing your opinions or objectives, don’t give up at the first hurdle. Choose something and stick to it firmly.

10. – USE YOUR TIME WELL
Don’t waste your time: this is one of the secrets of success! Don’t attempt things which are impossible in the time available. Don’t fritter away your time on things which don’t matter. Allow just the right amount of time for each thing.

11. – USE YOUR MONEY WELL
Regard money as a means, and not an end. It is a means of action and should be used very carefully like a precious tool.

12. – LEARN TO OBSERVE AND ANALYSE
You can profit from your mistakes, if you know how to observe and analyse. And you will only be able to reproduce a success if you have carefully noted all the factors which contributed to it.

13. – LEARN TO CONCENTRATE
Focus intently on one thing at a time. Let me emphasise this point once more: good powers of concentration are extremely valuable.

14. – VISUALISE SUCCESS
Any achievement begins life as a clear vision in your mind. Without visualisation, there would be no works of art, no monuments, no machines, not even simple love.

15. – THINK AHEAD
You will never be caught out if you plan an alternative solution in case of problems.

16. – MAKE A DETAILED PLAN
Don’t expect miracles, expect things to take their natural course. Look for gradual success, and outline each successive step.

17. – GET ORGANISED
Make your work fruitful, use effective methods, tools, people.

18. – BE DARING
Leap into action when the times comes – don’t procrastinate.

19. – KEEP TRYING
It’s unusual to succeed straight off, or to succeed every time. You will waste all your initial efforts if you don’t keep trying, in spite of how bad things may seem.

20. – WAIT FOR THE RIGHT MOMENT
Don’t embark on anything at an unfavourable time. Learn how to wait for an opportune moment when you have all the resources you need.

21. – BANISH YOUR WORRIES
If you allow yourself to be dominated by worries, you will be unconsciously nourishing them with your own strength. You must learn how to “put them in the bin” and forget about them.

22. – SHOW INTEREST IN OTHER PEOPLE
Show interest in the people around you, even the most humble. Try to succeed as much for them as for yourself. Put yourself out for other people. It’s impossible to succeed alone, you can only succeed through and for others.

23. – FIND TRUE FRIENDS
Success only lasts in certain circumstances. One essential condition for success is that you should be blossoming in a climate of friendship and understanding. If you observe successful people, you will often notice that they have faithful friends who support them. And the fundamental reason for this is that they give their friends as much pleasure and help as they receive from them.

24 – HAVE THE WILL TO SUCCEED
This factor may be sufficient in itself, in spite of adverse circumstances. It synthesises many other qualities and “crystallises” the infinite power of Universal Energy for your benefit. This feeling must be very deeply rooted inside you.

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