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Optimism As A Choice

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    Optimism As A Choice

    By Carolyn Stevens | Emotional Intelligence, You As A Leader | 0 comment | 14 September, 2020 | 8

    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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