--- title: Narendra Modi's Optimism description: Narendra Modi is an Optimist image: https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-09-23%20at%205.37.13%20am.png --- ###### [Check out Our latest insights on Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog) [![Centre for Optimism_Logo](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Centre%20for%20Optimism_Logo.svg)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://www.centreforoptimism.com) - [Subscribe](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/subscribe) - [Why Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whyoptimism) - [What is Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/whatisoptimism) - [The Optimism Principle](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/theoptimismprinciple) - [Need Optimism?](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/services-and-workshops) - [The Optimism Workshop](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/workshop) - [Victor Perton - That Optimism Man](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/victorperton) - [Magnetic Optimism for Organisations](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/magnetic-optimism-workshops) ![Close Icon (3)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Close%20Icon%20(3).svg) ![Search (2)](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/hubfs/Search%20(2).svg) ###### [Strategy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/strategy) , ###### [India](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/india) # Narendra Modi's Optimism "Your foremost strategy should be to turn the pessimistic mindset to an optimistic system." Speaking at the Conference on Transformation of Aspirational Districts, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "you might have experienced by and large in these regions that even if you are extremely enthusiastic, committed and dedicated, you will find some people in your office to demotivate you by saying – ‘there is no point working here, nothing will change, you are wasting your time, you are new so are unaware’. They will shower you with such knowledge. Therefore, to change the psychology, there needs to be a success story. Success stories build up their confidence - yes this is possible! Your foremost strategy should be to turn the pessimistic mind-set to an optimistic system. What can be the ways to achieve this? Like, I have suggested one way of achieving the low hanging fruits immediately. You only will do the work and achieve the targets which can prove to be encouraging." [Read More on Optimism and Strategy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/strategy?hsLang=en) "I am an optimist, only an optimist can bring and instill hope in the country. We will leave pessimism behind.  The meaning of democracy is not limited to electing a government, it is for the 1,25 crore citizens to work together." ([Attributed to Modi by Jaibans Singh](https://organiser.org/2022/09/17/94222/bharat/the-modi-persona-life-and-times-of-an-inspirational-icon/)) [Speaking in Japan in May 2022](https://www.narendramodi.in/text-of-pm-s-interaction-with-indian-community-in-japan-561952), Modi said, "As much as today's India is proud of its past, it is equally optimistic about the technology-led, science led, innovation-led and talent led future. Influenced by Japan, Swami Vivekananda once said that we Indian youth must visit Japan at least once in our life. I do not believe that you people have come to Japan after reading these sentences, but Vivekananda had told the people of India that brother, you must once go and see how is Japan." Speaking at the Malayala Manorama New Conclave 2019. Modi said, "How the spirit has changed in India can be summed up using just two words. Five years ago, people would ask- will we? Will we ever be free from dirt? Will we ever remove policy paralysis? Will we ever eliminate corruption? Today people say- we will! We will be a Swachh Bharat. We will be a nation free from corruption. We will make good governance a mass movement. The word ‘will', which earlier denoted a pessimistic question now reflects the optimistic spirit of a youthful nation."   > We are immensely proud of India's culture. > > Similarly, we are also optimistic about India's future. > > We are working to create an India that is powerful and prosperous, empowered and inclusive. [pic.twitter.com/li5E1N4mlo](https://t.co/li5E1N4mlo) > > — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) [May 27, 2019](https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1133016149015244800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Youngsters like Devesh Pankaj Bhaiya are the reason for my optimism about India. He is just 12 and has already written an internationally acclaimed work on light pollution. He's also topped science Olympiads and competitions. I congratulate him on winning the Bal Puraskar. [pic.twitter.com/PeEH2WAP37](https://t.co/PeEH2WAP37) > > — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) [January 24, 2020](https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1220694295717408769?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Happy to have met [@lordstern1](https://twitter.com/lordstern1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) and discuss diverse issues. His passion towards the environment and nuanced understanding of policy related issues is admirable. He is also optimistic about India and believes in the skills of 130 crore Indians. [https://t.co/94fYxim8xa](https://t.co/94fYxim8xa) > > — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) [July 9, 2022](https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1545769174303387648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) > Glad to have met you [@PGelsinger](https://twitter.com/PGelsinger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)! We had excellent discussions on subjects relating to tech, research and innovation. I admire your optimism towards India. [https://t.co/Yq2XQUgEn3](https://t.co/Yq2XQUgEn3) > > — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) [April 6, 2022](https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1511751779519954945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   > There is global optimism towards India because of: > > India's culture of openness. > > The many opportunities and options to invest. > > India awaits you! [pic.twitter.com/LwS9hK2TSA](https://t.co/LwS9hK2TSA) > > — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) [July 22, 2020](https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1285984322449600512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)   [Written by Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) ##### Keep up to date with the latest from Centre for Optimism ##### We appreciate any contribution you can make to help us spread optimism with the world [![Give Today](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/21889975/daed54ec-1173-4b99-9390-e69152e87436.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/21889975/daed54ec-1173-4b99-9390-e69152e87436) #### Here are some similar articles ###### [Strategy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/strategy) , ###### [Eternal Optimism](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/eternal-optimism) #### [The Eternally Optimistic Dr Robyn Stokes](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/robyn?hsLang=en) [Read Article](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/robyn?hsLang=en) ###### [Leadership](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/leadership) , ###### [Strategy](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/tag/strategy) #### [When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. 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