My best friend asks me to pick her lottery numbers because she thinks I am lucky after I won $1,000 once and I do not know how to tell her that is not how luck works.
More people experience this than they realize.
A random event has been interpreted as evidence of special powers, creating unwanted responsibility for others' hopes.
“Where Are You with The psychology of lottery and windfall?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.