Centre for Optimism

Martin Probst: Optimism is Focusing on the Positive Things in Life

Written by Victor Perton | Apr 15, 2023 12:56:59 AM

"Optimism is focusing on the positive things in life, which will assist us to act with more ease and confidence so we can achieve more with greater fulfilment."

That's what Martin Probst told me when I asked him what makes him optimistic.

Martin is CEO - Chief Education Officer at PROfound Leadership.

Martin said to me:

"Thank you for posing the important question, 'What makes me optimistic?' which made me think. Here a few things that popped into my mind:

  • Believing in the good of people
  • Having a wonderful family and a great social network around me
  • Seeing experiences as life lessons and opportunities to learn and grow
  • Trusting in myself and the decisions I make
  • Focusing on what is in my control
  • Stepping out of my comfort zone and knowing that I will be fine
  • Understanding that there are infinite possibilities.