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Optimism
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On the surface, an optimistic belief might seem no more valid than the stance of pessimism. But the deep history of new ideas makes it very clear that the optimistic stance of believing something is possible is a requirement to make anything new real, and is thus more powerful than pessimism. In the long run, optimists shape the future.
Kevin Kelly • 💡 Kevin Kelly: The Case for Optimism
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To be an optimist, adopt these assumptions:
- The future can be great
- People’s intentions are mostly good
- Ideas are fragile and need nurturing
Steph Ango • Choose Optimism
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Optimism is usually defined as a belief that things will go well. But that’s incomplete. Sensible optimism is a belief that the odds are in your favor, and over time things will balance out to a good outcome even if what happens in between is filled with misery. And in fact you know it will be filled with misery. You can be optimistic that the long
... See moreMorgan Housel • The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
Over the long term the future is decided by optimists. To be an optimist you don’t have to ignore the multitude of problems we create; you just have to imagine how much our ability to solve problems improves.
Kevin Kelly • Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
Over the long term the future is decided by optimists. To be an optimist you don’t have to ignore the multitude of problems we create; you just have to imagine how much our ability to solve problems improves.
Kevin Kelly • Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I'd Known Earlier
The pessimists are usually right, to paraphrase Thomas Friedman, author of The World Is Flat, but it’s the optimists who change the world.
Simon Sinek • Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action
Pessimism and optimism share a trait: both are self-fulfilling. Your intention influences the outcome. Call it karma or, simply, effort. I would rather inhabit a future that has the possibility of being great.
Only optimists can create a great future. Only optimists can imagine it. Only optimists will put in the effort to make it. If you want to cre... See more
Only optimists can create a great future. Only optimists can imagine it. Only optimists will put in the effort to make it. If you want to cre... See more