I once wore a lucky charm to survive studying.

I'm still alive.

the only benefit to this is in the mental sense of that person.

same as getting an amulet, with whatever magical powers la - you believe, hence it's a good booster.

or getting some thai god tatoo for whatever positive stuff, it mentally changes you, it gives you hope, and you tend to associate every small things to do.

Placebo effect is real, your mental capabilities are stronger than you think, believing holds more power than you imagine.

Eat luck charms (cereals) daily?
No sure how to help increasing luck...
Just hope TS won't be Mona Fendi-ed by some witch-doctor.

I think after changing your name, you need to be writing the new Chinese name daily to achieve maximum effect.

Anyone knows what’s the market rate for bazi consultation?

Better spend more effort on your appearance and knowledge.

Those stupid celebrities using some uncommon words for new name, look retarded.

If you believe, it gives you confidence. That's an important thing.

Maybe his original name mo chi pai.
A change of name would give him the confident boost he needs.

there are people outside there first name and middle name is Chao Hai.
His surname is horse, Ma.

For my experience, I listened to my family suggestions to change my Chinese name because I got one serious disease and low chance to get fully recovery.
I feel stupid when I started using it. I even feel I need to act someone, not myself....
After surgery, I decided to tell everyone which keep contact with me that I don't wanna change my name. I just wanna be myself.