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Two men look out through the same bars, one sees the mud, and one sees the stars.
If you have placed second in a writing contest, will you jump for joy and push for better results the next time or will you be discouraged and find an excuse not to join again?
You can change your point of view when you Think And Grow Rich.
In life, you always have choices. You may opt to have a pessimists view and live a self-defeated life or you may decide to take the optimists route and take a challenging and fulfilling life.
So why nurture an optimists point of view? And why now?
Well, optimism has been linked to positive mood and good morale, to academic, athletic, military, occupational and political success, to popularity, to good health and even to long life and freedom from trauma.
On the other hand, the rates of depression and pessimism have never been higher. It affects middle-aged adults the same way it hits younger people. The mean age of onset has gone from 30 to 15. It is no longer a middle-aged housewifes disorder but also a teenagers disorder as well.
Here is an explanation of how optimists take action and research that backs up why optimists expect the best. The attitude, Think And Grow Rich will set you in the direction needed to create goals and teach you how to follow through on the actions needed to be a success.
The defining characteristic of pessimists is that they tend to believe bad events will last a long time and undermine everything they do, and that bad events are their own fault.
The truth is, optimists are confronted with the same hard knocks of this world. What differs, is the way they explain their misfortune. It is the opposite way. They tend to believe defeat is just a temporary setback and that its causes are confined to this one case.
Optimists tend to focus on and plan for the problem at hand. They use positive reinterpretation. In other words, they most likely reinterpret a negative experience in a way that helps them learn and grow. Such people are unfazed by a bad situation, they perceive it is a challenge and try harder.
They will not say, things will never get better, if I failed once it will happen again and if I experience misfortune in one part of my life then it will happen in my whole life.
Positive expectancies of optimists also predict better reactions during transitions to new environments, sudden tragedies and unlikely turn of events. If they fall, they will stand up. They see opportunities instead of obstacles.
People respond positively to optimists because they are proactive and less dependent on others for their happiness. They find no need to control or manipulate people. They usually draw people towards them. Their optimistic view of the world can be contagious and influence those they are with. The Think And Grow Rich point of view is why so many people can bring harmony into their lives.
Optimism seems a socially desirable trait in all communities. Those who share optimism are generally accepted while those who spread gloom, panic and hysteria are treated unfavorably.
In life, these optimistic people often win elections, get voted most congenial and are sought out for advice.
When the going gets tough, optimists get tougher. Optimists typically maintain higher levels of subjective well-being during times of stress than do people who are less optimistic.
In contrast, pessimists are likely to react to stressful events by denying that they exist or by avoiding dealing with problems. Pessimists are more likely to quit trying when difficulties arise.
Optimists persevere. They just do not give up easily, they are also known for their patience. Inching their way a step closer to that goal or elusive dream.Optimists are healthier and live longer.
Medical research has justified that simple pleasures and a positive outlook can cause a measurable increase in the bodys ability to fight disease.
Optimists health is unusually good. They age well, much freer than most people from the usual physical ills of middle age. And they get to outlive those prone to negative thoughts.
So why not be an optimist today and think positively towards a more fulfilled life.
Why not look forward to success in all your endeavors? Why not be resilient?
Like everybody else, you are bound to hit lows sometimes but do not just stay there. Carry yourself out of the mud and improve your chances of getting back on the right track. Why not inspire others to remove their dark colored glasses and see life on the bright side?
Learn how you too can be an optimist and improve your personal and financial situation.
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