When faced with difficult situations, the way we frame them mentally makes all the difference. Viewing an obstacle as an opportunity for growth can unlock creativity and resilience. Instead of asking, "Why is this happening to me?" shift the question to, "What can I learn from this?

Create the need to talk in your new language. Regularly, seek opportunities for conversations, brief and long, with old neighbors and new friends.

Start with short sentences. Be prepared to make mistakes. Welcome when someone corrects you.

You can increase your good luck by taking action.

The person that works hard, pursues opportunities and tries more things is more likely to stumble across a lucky chance than the person who waits with the hope that an opportunity will come to him.