Hope isn’t naive — it’s necessary
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Hope isn’t naive — it’s necessary
Tolerance for disappointment, determination, and a belief in self are the heart of hope.
Brené Brown • The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
Musician Nick Cave on cynicism and hopefulness:
“Cynicism is not a neutral position — and although it asks almost nothing of us, it is highly infectious and unbelievably destructive. In my view, it is the most common and easy of evils. I know this because much of my early life was spent holding the world and the people in it in contempt. It was a po... See more
“Cynicism is not a neutral position — and although it asks almost nothing of us, it is highly infectious and unbelievably destructive. In my view, it is the most common and easy of evils. I know this because much of my early life was spent holding the world and the people in it in contempt. It was a po... See more
James Clear June 5 • 3-2-1: On finding the best way to do something, how timing shapes communication, and making unreasonable requests
Optimism can be thought of as a cheery disposition to always look on the bright side of life, even despite the evidence. It is an attitude that can easily breed complacency and inaction. Hope, on the other hand, is a more active and radical ideal that recognises the real possibility of failure, yet at the same time holds on to the prospect of succe
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