Optimism November 2024 › Forums › Off topic › Optimism This topic has 3 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 5 years, 3 months ago by Bijou Drains. Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) Author Posts August 26, 2019 at 8:41 pm #189834 alanjjohnstoneKeymaster Humppphhh…These optimists get everything https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/aug/26/optimism-may-hold-secret-to-longer-life-study-suggests “…optimists not only live longer in general, but have a better chance of reaching 85 or older….” But nevertheless, a lesson for socialists “…If we believe that we can attain our goals, we are more likely to persevere when difficulties arise…” August 27, 2019 at 7:54 pm #189870 Bijou DrainsParticipant But on the other hand, Alan, pessimists are never disappointed. August 27, 2019 at 10:49 pm #189883 alanjjohnstoneKeymaster What do you mean never disappointed …my glass of beer is half empty… 😥 August 28, 2019 at 7:42 am #189884 Bijou DrainsParticipant Aye, but you don’t expect it to be anything else, so no disappointment there 🙂 Author Posts Viewing 4 posts - 1 through 4 (of 4 total) You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Log In Username: Password: Keep me signed in Please enter an answer in digits:3 × 1 = Log In