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Are you a pessimist or an optimist?
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Dr. Mark Goulston
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May 17, 2008 3:18 PM PDT
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An optimist thinks: "It will all work out and when it doesn't, we'll deal with it."
A pessimist thinks: "It will never work out and when it does, it's a fluke."
An optimist sees the good in the bad.
A pessimist sees the bad in the good.
An optimist gives you the benefit of the doubt.
A pessimist doubts that you offer any benefits.
What are you?
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Um, shouldn't this have been posted as a question?
I'm a realist.
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Um, shouldn't this have been posted as a question?
I'm a realist.