Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman - Animation

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I think for a lot of people starting in personal development it is important they begin by being over optimistic. Most people start out so low that when they hear the balance thing they keep themselves in pessimism, I should know I was one of them ;) Once you go over optimistic it'll naturally balance out if you naturally come from a pessimistic background

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Summary for People in a Hurry:
1. Optimists tend to achieve more, have better overall health, and lead a more enjoyable life.
2. Pessimists are more likely to give up, suffer from depression, and do not lead a more enjoyable life.
3. The big difference between Optimists and Pessimists are their Explanatory Styles: Pessimists explain failures, setbacks, and rejection as permanent, pervasive, and personal.
4. Balance out Optimism with Realism.

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Smart/Adaptive optimism, when something hasn't worked out well try to improve/fix it instead of thinking it will fix itself like a naive optimist. No need for Pessimism at all...

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very good insight. I've struggled with overly optimistic athletes. guys that haven't gotten the results but that are also not feeling the hunger that comes with underperforming. balancing with pessimism is a very interesting tool.

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Very well said. Balance optimism with Realism, not pessimism

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