Science Proves That Lucky Charms Work For Comedians
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Over the years, I’ve observed that several comedians I’ve met, myself included, have a token of some kind that is essential to their performance.
Here is one of mine: my lucky pink boots.
Maybe it’s a lucky notebook, or a special hat, or a certain microphone. Whatever it is, they bring it with them to every show, or there’s some element that is a part of their show preparation, and without it, they might feel like they’re not going to perform as well.
This isn’t just a behavior of comedians. Athletes, actors, public speakers and even professional weirdos have little items or elements that they feel that they just can’t do their thing with out.
One study revealed that golf players who used a “lucky ball” putted 35% better than people who putted without a lucky ball.
Having a special item, while not actually possessing any magic powers, still make the beholder believe that they can and will succeed.
Victoria Beckham carries a little bag of crystals, like a legit witch, and Heidi Klum carries a bag of baby teeth, which is such intense witchery, it makes Beckham’s charms seem like the Playskool toys version of witch stuff. Taylor Swift is obsessed with the number 13, which she paints on her hand before every show.
Look how well their lucky charms worked out for them.
So, if you already have a lucky charm, keep using it, and remember to let the belief that it is lucky propel you forward into the place you want to and deserve to be.
And if don’t have a lucky charm yet, who knows, maybe getting one will be the little boost you’ll need to believe that you can be the kind of comedian you always wanted to be.
BONUS: Here’s a ridiculous but also hopefully kind of useful check list for the next time you’re headed out to perform at a show:
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