Are you an optimist only because you´re happy?
Ever heard of a sad optimist? Or a depressed optimist?
But there is never a happy or beware – lucky pessimist.
We are not born as pessimists neither are we raised as optimists.
Too much optimism is misleading,as facts and serious obstacles tend to be ignored. But then again—
What would life be if there weren´t any optimists?
Would there be any entrepreneurs without optimism?
Why is optimism often attributed with being cheery, lighthearted and just in general – lowbrow (that´s a far stretch)?
No, that is not fair. When people talk about “optimism”, they immediately bring up the phrases “having control over your life”, “being happy”, “changing your mind”, “changing your life”….
basically it´s having a General positive outlook on all things.
Sometimes this attitude is close to stupidity.
And pessimism is dark, gloomy, not friendly.
But that is stupid as well because it´s power is plain destructive.
Then again both Mr&Mrs Brightside and Mr & Mrs Doomsday have one thing in common – they have a vision.
Do you think wars are started by pessimists?
Which one is a better and accurate observer?
Who has more insight into people and their nature?
Do you think, you´re a pessimist?
1) If you´re first reaction to bad news is just a shrug,
you´re probably a lost case.
2) If you do not vote because you think it has no effect -talk to people who vote. Research, read, avoid being opinionated.
3) Instead of thinking “I told you so” say something you really feel.
Pessimism is nothing more than a shield for people from life.
But that is not neccesary. To overcome nauseating pessimism you will have to go out of your way.
Optimism is nothing more than an attitude towards life.
And do not mistake a yeasayer for an optimist.
