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title: "Optimists Require Trust and Faith: Robert Barsanti"
description: Robert Barsanti writes Optimists require trust and faith
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# [Optimists Require Trust and Faith: Robert Barsanti](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/nantucket)

 Written by [Victor Perton](https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/author/victor-perton) | Jul 25, 2024 7:17:50 PM

"The [optimist](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=optimist&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7222318992814751744) looks forward while the pessimist closes his eyes," wrote <https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAWfnlIBxj_dd7Ly1boone8emsJD2-ddjgw>[Robert Barsanti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-barsanti-a4271a27/) in "[The Demands of](https://yesterdaysisland.com/the-demands-of-optimism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-demands-of-optimism)[Optimism](https://yesterdaysisland.com/the-demands-of-optimism/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-demands-of-optimism)."

"As stunning as it may be to realize, optimistic [Nantucket](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=nantucket&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7222318992814751744) has won the long game."

"optimism demands something that lonely old men won’t do as they rock away in the sun and drink bourbon by the batch. Optimists require trust and faith."

Robert Barsanti reflects on the enduring power of optimism, particularly in the context of Nantucket. Barsanti contrasts optimists' forward-looking nature with pessimists' tendency to close their eyes to possibilities. He asserts that optimism has allowed Nantucket to "win the long game," suggesting that the island's resilience and positive outlook have enabled it to thrive

Barsanti's view aligns with the broader understanding of optimism as a trait that fosters perseverance and long-term success. Optimism is more than just a feel-good mindset; it involves a proactive approach to challenges, seeing opportunities where others might see obstacles. This perspective is crucial for communities like Nantucket, which rely on the collective belief in a positive future to drive communal efforts and maintain their unique charm and vitality.

In essence, Barsanti's essay highlights how optimism can be a powerful force for personal and communal success, emphasising that an optimistic outlook can lead to tangible, positive outcomes over time.​

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