Optimism As A Choice

Here’s a short but important message from Seth Godin:

Optimism As a Choice

If your team is up by thirty points at halftime, it’s not optimistic
to expect that you’re going to win–it’s a realistic assessment.

Optimism is an attitude and a choice. It involves context and focus.
We’re not deluding ourselves with the reassurance that everything
is going to be okay (because that’s not productive).

Instead, we’re committed to finding things we can contribute to, work on
and improve. We’re devoted to seeking out useful lessons and to
discovering where the benefit of the doubt might be helpful.

Positive thinking doesn’t solve every problem.
But it’s a much better tool than negative thinking.

I think being aware of your attitude and being clear about the choice you’ve made is a primary determinant of the quality of life, your relationships, your success and your overall happiness.

I’m hoping you agree :-).

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

For more than 25-years, Carolyn Stevens has helped leaders flourish and become more confident, more courageous and impressively influential.

She specialises in helping ambitious but frustrated female leaders become a totally inspiring and sought-after leader.

Carolyn is authentic and results-oriented. She’ll draw on an eclectic array of approaches, tools and techniques to suit your situation.

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