07. Adam Mastrioanni - Whoa, Vol. 1
As we navigate this strange and anxious world, choosing joy becomes more than a personal act of resilience – it becomes a radical gesture of hope. In an era where cynicism so often masquerades as wisdom, the decision to remain constructive, to trust in human potential, is itself a quiet but powerful form of resistance.
318 / Fighting cynicism, choosing joy
Optimism is the practice of focusing on opportunities and possibilities rather than complaints and regrets.
Dusan Djukich • Straight-Line Leadership
How does the use of this technology shape my vision of a good life?
Ezra Klein • 41 Questions For The Technologies We Use, and That Use Us
I think the root of the problem is the globalization of all problems.
Now, it feels like anything bad that happens anywhere in the world is somehow relevant to me and my responsibility. It’s like, I’m not allowed to be happy as long as someone, somewhere, is having a bad time.
Especially with global problems, it’s like, how are you allowed to smile w
... See moreCourage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s what’s required to overcome it. Just so, optimism isn’t about ignoring problems, it’s about choosing to believe that they’re soluble.