## Choose optimism—Steph Ango
Source URL:: <https://stephango.com/optimism>
### Highlights
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> The life of a pessimist is easy but dreary. The life of an optimist is hard but exciting. Pessimism is easy because it costs nothing. Optimism is hard because it must be constantly reaffirmed. In the face of a hostile, cynical world, it takes effort to show that positivity has merit.
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>To be an optimist, adopt these assumptions:
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>The future can be great
>People’s intentions are mostly good
>Ideas are fragile and need nurturing