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Make Your Own Luck (No 4-Leaf Clovers Required) Creating Your Pot of Gold
Everyone’s heard of the luck of the Irish. I’m technically five- eighths Irish, so does that mean I have a little extra luck in my back pocket? Maybe, or like most of the Irish, I have learned the value of hard work and having a good laugh. Some people see luck as a predetermined truth you can’t change, and while I think good fortune does occasionally show up when you least expect it, I believe something much bigger is at play. With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, it got me thinking about luck and how we can create it for ourselves. With the proper habits and mindset, you’ll never need a four-leaf clover or rabbit’s foot to reach your greatest goals; you just need to do the work. In Stephen Covey’s life-changing book, “7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” he provides a road map for creating good habits, which is key to becoming “luckier.” His framework emphasizes proactive behavior, continuous improvement, and a focus on growth and success. He stresses the importance of taking responsibility for your actions and decisions, giving you greater control over the outcome. It even comes down to the vocabulary you use. The things you “can’t do” are often just things you “don’t prefer to do,” though it seems like a bit of semantics; it changes your view of the world when you take more responsibility for yourself. Sometimes, people blame it all on “bad luck,” when that in itself keeps you in a place where you have no influence or agency.
many call goal-setting. It’s like painting a picture of your vision and pinpointing what you want your life to look like. You follow that with habit number three, putting first things first or creating a prioritization plan to achieve your goals. When you start knocking out these three habits, you increase your luck because you’re doing more things that move you in the right direction. When managing that vision, define your roles and goals. We all have multiple roles: son, business owner, father, or friend. You can increase your happiness by becoming more effective in each title you wear. Start asking yourself what big thing you can do each week to improve your life and roles. It could be as simple as scheduling time to call your sibling each month or making room on the calendar to kick the ball around with your son. Knowing your roles and the ones you hope to achieve helps you plan your day, week, month, and even year. Start with the most important things, and then you can find ways to fit all the smaller tasks and goals around them. The more you move the needle forward, the luckier you become, and things will suddenly go right for you. There will always be obstacles and challenges, but you increase your odds significantly when you have a strong vision and steps to fall back on. Luck is just progress over time, so you don’t have to get it right in one go. Schedule your dreams in your calendar in little bits so you will see the dream grow every week. Don’t rely on luck this St. Patrick’s Day and beyond; go out and create it. With a clear vision, smart habits, and consistent effort, you will find yourself in the right place at the right time, more
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often than not. And, if someone calls you lucky, remember that you made it happen.
According to Covey, once you have the first habit down — being proactive — you need to have the end result in mind, something
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INDULGE WITHOUT THE GUILT Simple Ways to Make Your Favorites More Nutritious
Add more vegetables and whole grains to the recipe. Our favorite comfort foods can be full of simple carbs and fat (which is why they taste so good!), but adding healthier ingredients can balance the carb-fest. Whole grains are a way to get more fiber, B vitamins, iron, and magnesium into your diet, and adding vegetables also increases fiber and vitamins. For example, sauté onions, mushrooms, and zucchini and add those to your spaghetti sauce — or even to your favorite mac and cheese! Finding the right additions might take some creative thinking, but once you do, you’ll never look back! Cut back on the salt.
When we were children, our parents served us many dishes that filled our bellies and hearts with warm, positive feelings. Many of us hold on to these nostalgic recipes, cooking them whenever we need a pick-me-up, but many have realized those classic comfort foods aren’t as healthy as they could be. If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may think you have to cut way back on comfort foods, but that’s not the case. You simply have to find ways to make them more nutritious. Here are three ideas to get you started. Swap out ingredients.
One of the best ways to make your favorite comfort food healthier is to swap out less nutritious ingredients for healthier options. Do you love eating pasta but don’t want to overindulge on carbs? Then, swap out your standard spaghetti noodles for spaghetti squash. Mashed cauliflower can replace mashed potatoes, Greek yogurt can stand in for sour cream, and whole wheat crust and low-fat cheese can replace traditional crust and full-fat cheese on pizza. The options are endless!
Salt is a staple ingredient in many comfort foods, but it can contribute to high blood pressure and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Limit how much salt you include in your dish, and use low-sodium or salt-free ingredients when possible. If it feels like you’re taking the flavor out of your dish, use spices and herbs to replace the salt.
Lights, Camera, Lawsuit!
Hollywood’s Biggest Personal Injury Cases
Gwyneth Paltrow Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow faced a very public personal injury lawsuit after a skiing accident in Utah in 2016. A man sued Paltrow for $300,000 after he claimed she crashed into him on the slopes, causing him serious injuries. Both parties blamed each other, and it took the testimony of expert witnesses to show that Paltrow was not responsible for his injuries. The jury found Paltrow not guilty, and she was awarded a symbolic $1 in damages for her countersuit. Bret Michaels Rock star Bret Michaels of Poison fame famously sued CBS after a performance during the Tony Awards resulted in several injuries, including a broken nose and cut lip. Michaels claimed that CBS was negligent and did not provide proper instructions on how to exit the stage, which caused him to walk into a large set piece. Months later, his injuries worsened, causing severe brain hemorrhaging. Though they settled outside court, the case highlights people’s legal duty to protect others on their property. These cases show that whether you’re a celebrity or not, knowing your rights and having the proper legal support can make all the difference after an injury.
When celebrities get injured, the headlines explode, but beyond the glitz and glamor, their cases offer valuable lessons for everyone. From Tracy Morgan’s near-fatal crash to Gwyneth Paltrow’s skiing accident, these high-profile cases highlight the importance of legal action, insurance, and knowing your rights. Let’s take a close look at three of the most star-studded personal injury cases. Tracy Morgan
Beloved actor and comedian Tracy Morgan sustained life-threatening injuries after a Walmart truck struck his limo in 2014. Morgan suffered from traumatic brain injuries, fractures, and internal bleeding, and the crash took the life of his passenger, comedian James McNair. Ultimately, driver fatigue and speeding were the main reasons for the crash. The
Walmart truck driver had been awake for 28 hours, violating the strict limitations on the number of consecutive hours a driver can work. He was also going over 20 mph over the speed limit. Though the retail giant tried to shift the blame to Morgan and
McNair for not wearing seatbelts, they settled the case out of court.
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KEEPING IT LOCAL Shout-Out to My Favorite Atlanta Small Businesses
Nothing beats the personal touch of a local business. In honor of National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day at the end of March, I wanted to shout out some of my favorite go-to local shops here in the Atlanta area — places that make the city feel like home. If you haven’t checked them out, now’s the perfect time to support the local shops that keep our neighborhoods vibrant and thriving. Peach Auto Services Inc. 3390 Shallowford Rd., Chamblee, GA 770-457-6777 Peach Auto Service has a stellar reputation for its broad expertise, genuine customer care, and quality auto repair work. I’ve been taking my car there for years for everything from quick tune-ups to more complex jobs. Not only do they provide a thorough diagnosis of your car’s problems, but they also offer a variety of solutions. Their prices are incredibly fair, they work on a wide array of cars, and you can trust them every step of the way. The owner and the entire
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1 Habits That Will Make You Luckier Than Ever 2 Enjoy Your Favorite Comfort Foods While Eating Healthier Celebrities Who Fought for Justice 3 Supporting Small, Staying Sharp March Giveaway! 4 Pineapple Theft Was Once Britain’s Ultimate Crime
Most criminals sentenced to seven years have committed a serious crime, such as armed robbery or multiple burglaries. In 1807, however, a British man named John Godding was sentenced to
Europeans went wild over the sweet, fragrant fruit, which became a symbol of warmth and hospitality incorporated into Renaissance architecture. Kings and queens clamored for pineapple, including Catherine the Great and King Ferdinand of Spain. King Charles II of England even commissioned a portrait of himself being presented with one. Initial attempts to cultivate pineapples in Britain’s cool climate failed. Transplanting and propagating plant stock and nurturing young plants to maturity was a painstaking process made more difficult by the fruit’s long maturation cycle, which requires as long as 2 1/2 years or more from planting to mature pineapples. British farmers tried for centuries before finally succeeding at producing pineapples in “hot houses” or “pineries” heated by furnaces placed within glass- walled enclosures. Advancements in global trade eventually made pineapples more readily available in Europe. Had the unfortunate Mr. Godding, the pineapple thief, committed his crime in modern times, he would probably have gotten off with a mere $100 fine.
seven years in an Australian penal colony for an entirely different offense: stealing seven pineapples.
The prickly-skinned golden fruit was so prized in 16th, 17th, and 18th century Britain that pineapples commanded exorbitant prices and were even available to rent to prosperous Brits who featured them as centerpieces at parties. The pineapple craze drove prices for the fruit so high that they became a prized target among petty thieves. Pineapples are native to the Caribbean and South America, and Christopher Columbus is credited with introducing them to Europe after finding them in Guadeloupe in 1493. The fruit quickly became de rigueur among the wealthy as an exotic delicacy. Importing pineapples was difficult, however, because they usually spoiled en route. In the 1770s, pineapples were selling in England for the equivalent of $17,000–$23,000 apiece in 2025 U.S. dollars.
Forbidden Fruit When Pilfering a Pineapple Was Britain’s Juiciest Crime
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