Why Optimism Is a Self-Fulfilling Prophesy

Written by Adam Khan

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OPTIMISM INCLUDES the assumption I can do something to change this situation for the better. Defeatism or pessimism includes the assumption probably nothing I do will make any difference.

So when you're optimistic, you are more willing to take action to change things for the better, which increases the likelihood that things will change for the better.

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