Are you optimistic?

@xxTinx (49)
December 2, 2016 2:06pm CST
There are a lot of fatalistic people lately, always letting "fate" take its course instead of doing their part and making things work to their advantage. I do think being optimistic requires a good deal of resilience. Not everyone can pull it off during crucial times. Are you optimistic? Can you still think positively even when the odds are against you?
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
2 Dec 16
Why optimistic or pessimistic? Why either - or? Why not realistic?
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vanny
@vandana7 (99156)
• India
2 Dec 16
Realistic view is stagnation ..acceptance of the situation...people can then decide whether they accept the situation and still hope for the best, or accept the situation and take a prudent outlook. At times gamble pays off so many people prefer to be optimistic.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
2 Dec 16
@vandana7 I'm sure these are wise thoughts but I'm too tired to discuss them. I think I'll turn to the shallow thriller now I started reading yesterday.
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Manisha
@ms1864 (6886)
• Bangalore, India
3 Dec 16
yes i can. I am optimistic...but i am reasonable at the same time. Balance is what we need here. This is a line out if a song "Fairytales can come true. You gotta make it happen. It all depends on you."
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xTinx
@xxTinx (49)
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3 Dec 16
Well I guess so. I think the important thing is to not let the negativity get in the way of living a good life.
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vanny
@vandana7 (99156)
• India
2 Dec 16
It pretty much depends upon the situation...and how much the loss is likely to be. If I am likely to lose heavily...no..I weigh the risk and then use my optimism card. Usually, I am realistic + optimistic...meaning optimistic but which has been reasonably tempered down.
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xTinx
@xxTinx (49)
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3 Dec 16
That's a good point. I'm taking that into consideration. Perhaps many people are a little of both.