permission to pessimise
a healthy dose of pessimism to keep my incurable optimism in check. or in other words, giving myself permission to be p*ssed off.
permission to pessimise
“Optimism early, pessimism in the middle, optimism late.
Your starting position has to be somewhat optimistic or you’ll talk yourself out of getting started. Believing in what you are about to do does not guarantee success, but a lack of belief can prevent it.
Once you’ve committed, pessimism becomes useful. Question things. Find holes in your plan. ... See more
Your starting position has to be somewhat optimistic or you’ll talk yourself out of getting started. Believing in what you are about to do does not guarantee success, but a lack of belief can prevent it.
Once you’ve committed, pessimism becomes useful. Question things. Find holes in your plan. ... See more
3-2-1 Thursday newsletter - James Clear • 3-2-1: How to Have Healthy Relationships, Optimism vs Pessimism, and the Power of Forgiveness
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