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Don’t Be Pessimistic
If you are a pessimist, you have a negative expectation of every outcome. You’re gloomy and depressing to be around. You always expect that the worst will happen.
Assignment
Examine your behavior. Are you always negative? If so, heal thyself. It’s simple: The glass is really half full.
People tend to avoid pessimists, who often gain a reputation for being overly critical and negative. They are not fun to be around. Their pessimism creates a barrier that others either can’t penetrate or don’t want to bother to.
It’s hard to create a positive relationship with a pessimist.
So, always to be an optimist, or at least neutral.
Epilogue
Pessimists are depressing to be around.
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