Organizations may be better able to tame optimism than individuals are.
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What I've really learned over time is that optimism is a very, very important part of leadership.
Organizations that can diminish fear are those that are able to motivate, create, and innovate.
Optimistic people play a disproportionate role in shaping our lives. Their decisions make a difference; they are inventors, entrepreneurs, political and military leaders - not average people. They got to where they are by seeking challenges and taking risks.
Optimism is the foundation of courage.
Optimism is infectious, and opportunity irresistible. Progress follows progress. Someone, even government, just has to get it started.
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
Optimism can be relearnt.
Some find that very optimistic people have benign illusions about themselves. These people may think they have more control, or more skill, than they actually do. Others have found that optimistic people have a good handle on reality. The jury is still out.
Optimism is not inherently a superior way of viewing the world. Certainly doctors will say it might be better for one's physical health to be an optimist. But, morally speaking it may not be appropriate in certain circumstances.
I'm very optimistic, but I'm optimistic about individuals, not institutions.
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