Day239 Let's Think: Are you an Optimist or a Pessimist?
Oct 4, 2021 ·
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Today’s question is: Are you an optomist or a pessimist? Studies show us that Pessimists predict the future with greater clarity. In this, they are realists who take the facts...
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Today’s question is: Are you an optomist or a pessimist?
Studies show us that Pessimists predict the future with greater clarity. In this, they are realists who take the facts as they are and draw a conclusion that is close to what really happens. Unfortunately, the pessimist is unhappy even when they are right.
The Optomists see the world through rose colored goggles. They make up happy stories that keep them happy, even as their forecasts miss the mark more often than not.
As one of our listeners pointed out, the ideal situation is to plan as a pessimist, while living as an optomist. The best of both worlds.
That being said, did you know that you can choose which one you want to be?
Listen to find out more.
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Studies show us that Pessimists predict the future with greater clarity. In this, they are realists who take the facts as they are and draw a conclusion that is close to what really happens. Unfortunately, the pessimist is unhappy even when they are right.
The Optomists see the world through rose colored goggles. They make up happy stories that keep them happy, even as their forecasts miss the mark more often than not.
As one of our listeners pointed out, the ideal situation is to plan as a pessimist, while living as an optomist. The best of both worlds.
That being said, did you know that you can choose which one you want to be?
Listen to find out more.
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