Chapter
The Definition Of Optimism
08:15 - 15:49 (07:33)
The speaker shares her perspective on optimism, explaining how it's different from a defensive pessimistic work process, and touches on some dark topics that people tend to react negatively to.
Clips
The use of defensive pessimism, a strategy where an individual envisions worst-case scenarios as a way to prepare for challenges, can actually serve as a beneficial tool for strategic optimists.
08:15 - 11:19 (03:04)
Summary
The use of defensive pessimism, a strategy where an individual envisions worst-case scenarios as a way to prepare for challenges, can actually serve as a beneficial tool for strategic optimists. By anticipating and preparing for potential setbacks, individuals utilizing defensive pessimism are able to minimize anxiety and increase their chances of success.
ChapterThe Definition Of Optimism
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The podcast discusses the different definitions of optimism including the style of explaining events in life and processing them in a certain way rather than a defensive pessimism work process.
11:19 - 14:09 (02:50)
Summary
The podcast discusses the different definitions of optimism including the style of explaining events in life and processing them in a certain way rather than a defensive pessimism work process.
ChapterThe Definition Of Optimism
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Learn how to train yourself to process events in a way that doesn't always see the worst in them and find out how to cultivate optimism as a processing style in life.
14:09 - 15:49 (01:39)
Summary
Learn how to train yourself to process events in a way that doesn't always see the worst in them and find out how to cultivate optimism as a processing style in life.