Expand 'Surface Area for Luck'

The original poster's idea riffs off research showing that chance encounters play a surprisingly large role in career advancement and innovation. Sociologist Christian Busch studies how "smart serendipity" can be cultivated through proactive steps like travel and exploration. He argues that increasing your exposure to new environments and people creates more opportunities for unexpected connections and collaborations. Busch's work suggests that luck isn't just random; it's a skill you can develop by strategically expanding your horizons.