![]() I’m not telling you to drop people and never speak to them again, but the fact is that if someone is dragging you down mentally, it’s best to limit your interactions with them. I know what you’re thinking…you can’t just cut people off - especially close friends and family. If your current circle is constantly complaining or pointing fingers instead of thumbs aka lacking accountability, you need to get a new circle. The people you spend your time with often reflect the person you become. While no one else is accountable for your mindset but you, it’s much harder to be optimistic if you’re surrounded by negative people. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH OPTIMISTIC/PRACTICAL PEOPLE This means being aware of who and what you’re spending your time with, and how they’re influencing the way you think. ![]() ![]() If this is one of your halves, the best thing you can do is rewire your mindset, starting with taking a good look at your environment. Like anything else, building your optimism will take time. If you’re dwelling on mistakes or counting yourself out, you’ll be behind before you even start. This is why if you’ve got a big goal, being optimistic is one of the most practical things you can do to give yourself the best chance of reaching it. When you enjoy what you’re doing, it’s more likely that you’ll stick with it long enough to see results. When you’re grateful for the opportunity to even try something in the first place, it makes the process more enjoyable. “Optimism is being thrilled about your next at-bat, while acknowledging that you’re not guaranteed to hit a home run.” – Twelve and a Half, Leveraging the Emotional Ingredients Necessary for Business Success To me, optimism is the only worthwhile response, especially when fueled by gratitude and perspective. How do you expect to accomplish any big goal if you’re already looking for all the reasons why it won’t work? Isn’t it much more productive to believe there’s a chance you can do it or that it will work out? Even if it doesn’t work out, doesn’t it make more sense to focus on the next steps you can take in the right direction? Either way you look at it, being optimistic helps you focus on the opportunities, instead of dwelling on the losses. The truth is, optimism is extremely practical. They’re so afraid of the disappointment that comes on the other side of losing or being “wrong,” that they dismiss optimism as something fluffy or silly. Many times, people confuse being optimistic with being delusional or naive. When you’re optimistic, you’re playing offense instead of defense. When you’re pessimistic, overly negative or always looking for trouble, trouble is exactly what you’ll get. They think it keeps them safe from disappointment or getting their hopes up, but I actually think it’s way less productive than operating from a place of optimism. I’m empathetic to people who are pessimistic because I know that for them, pessimism is almost a form of protection it’s a defense mechanism. This quick video from 2016 really puts it into perspective: WHY SOME PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH OPTIMISM I think the biggest obstacle to success is a lack of optimism. It makes you feel good, it makes the people around you feel good, and ultimately, it’s what makes even the “bad” stuff bearable - because when you’re optimistic, you understand that things can and will get better. Optimism is the positive energy that makes things happen. ![]() It’s why I have major plans for my guy Optimistic Otter over the next 40 years!Ī lot of people talk about energy, and I’ve come to realize that everything in life is either positive or negative energy. It’s commonly confused with delusion…but in my opinion, having a perspective of optimism might be one of the biggest and most important ways to build a life of happiness and joy. To me, optimism is one of the most misunderstood traits.
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