388: Optimism vs. Pessimism vs. Realism: Whic...

What if the fastest way to create deeper conversations, improve your leadership abilities, and your relationships wasn't a better plan—but a better question? My guest today is Michael Bungay Stanier, bestselling author of The Coaching Habit, the most popular coaching book of the ...  Show more

Have you ever walked into a room or given a presentation and immediately felt awkward? Or maybe you struggle with confidence or imposter syndrome at live gatherings or even on Zoom meetings? If so, this episode is for you. As you'll hear from today's guest, confidence isn't the a ...  Show more

Live Longer Being an Optimistic Realist Are you an "Optimist" or a "Realist" who is optimistic? It makes a difference.   Studies have shown that Optimists don't live as long and Optimistic Realists. Why? Being blindly optimistic today can lead to massive disappointment and stress ...  Show more

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On this episode, we explore the benefits and drawbacks of optimism. First, we examine the various motivations for pessimism, and hear what Winston Churchill, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and Marcus Aurelius have to say about optimism. Next, we think about the vastly different implication ...  Show more

Are you a pessimist? Do you see the glass as half empty? Do you often get depressed when you think about the state of the world? Today I want to talk about how stoicism can help make you an optimist.Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your wa ...  Show more