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Dec 26, 2018

Is the glass half full or half empty? Why does optimism matter? Does it really make that big of a difference? I’ll end the episode with an activity that can help you learn optimism!

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[01:24] What is optimism and why is it good?

[02:20] Myths about optimism

[03:40] There’s a study that shows overly optimistic people run the risk of not seeing dangers

[5:50] Thoughts on the glass being half full

[07:16] Pygmalion effect

[09:30] ABCDE, steps for learning optimism