"Optimism is the foundation of courage"
Lachlan Brown, the founder and editor of Hack Spirit, in an article "The top 10 personality traits that predict success" listed "Optimism: The Power of Positive Thinking" as number 1!
Lachlan writes, "Optimism is the foundation of courage.
"It gives us the confidence and motivation to take action and preserve even in the face of challenges and setbacks. This is why successful people aren’t easily discouraged. They keep trying and learning from their failures which sets them up for success. It helps them see the potential in themselves and in the opportunities that come their way.
"The bottom line is this: Without optimism, we are more likely to give up when things get difficult, which prevents us from achieving our goals.
"In fact: A study found that students that were optimistic achieved higher scores than those who were pessimistic.
"Now let me be clear: Optimism doesn’t mean you ignore reality.
"Being optimistic means you approach hardship in a more productive way.
"You don’t waste time dwelling on the negative.
"Instead, you look to what you can learn from negative situations and how they can help you in the future."