Optimism Can Be Learned

MetLife Insurance executive hired a special group of applicants who failed the normal screening tests, but scored high on optimism. The "dumb" optimists sold 57% more insurance than the "smart" pessimists.

Whether we are running hot or running cold, or simply running on overload optimism can be learned by  using these concepts:
1. Nothing builds optimism more than success: Do something that you know will bring success and then step by step gradually build on that success.

2. Keep stepping: Each successful attempt teaches confidence and teaches you how to improve.

3. Seize the day: More opportunities exist than people willing to seize them.

4. Choose optimism: Choices, not circumstances, determine how we think.

5. Be active: Action cures pessimism.

6. Speak positively: Our lips program our brain for optimism or pessimism.

7. Gratitude adjusts attitude: Be thankful for what you have and what you have done.

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