Friday, 19 June 2020

Does Optimism Work

This was a question on Quora that I answered today. I am repeating my answer here.

Quote: 

"Question : Does Optimism work in real life?

Answer: I am a realist and an optimist. My answer is yes. As yet I attempt to answer your tricky question.

What is optimism?

Optimism is a mental attitude reflecting a belief or hope that the outcome of some specific endeavor, or outcomes in general, will be positive, favorable, and desirable. Ref Wikipedia-Optimism

Beyond destiny and fate - we live in a world that we create for ourselves. Therefore optimists choose to keep sides with the possibility of a favourable result than giving place to doubt or failure. That is all.

Like they say : “the proof of the pudding is in eating” one should try both methods for a month each and determine to oneself whether it is true or not. Why? Because it is a matter of belief that it does. Much like wearing stones, or reciting chants, or saying prayers, or performing pilgrimage and the like.

I thank you for giving me an opportunity to do this." Unquote

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