Comments on: Is Optimism the Foundation of Self Confidence? http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence Build self confidence, be more confident, confidence building help Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:39:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tyrone http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8657 Tyrone Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:48:24 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8657 Hi David, Thanks for this as this keeps me reminded. I know for myself I can be pessimist at times but then I'm continuously learning to be consistent with optimism because you're right, it brings up self-confidence and not only that, makes me see hope to reach my goals each time plus attracts positive outcomes! :) -Tyrone Hi David,

Thanks for this as this keeps me reminded. I know for myself I can be pessimist at times but then I’m continuously learning to be consistent with optimism because you’re right, it brings up self-confidence and not only that, makes me see hope to reach my goals each time plus attracts positive outcomes! :)

-Tyrone

]]> By: Cheryl from thatgirlisfunny http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8647 Cheryl from thatgirlisfunny Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:22:14 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8647 Hello David, I suppose the alternative would be - being miserable? I say, do whatever works to put you in motion and have you enjoy your life. Hello David,
I suppose the alternative would be – being miserable? I say, do whatever works to put you in motion and have you enjoy your life.

]]> By: Amy LeForge http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8579 Amy LeForge Sun, 27 Nov 2011 04:19:52 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8579 I wouldn't call me an optimist; at least I'm not completely one. I'm not a pessimist either. Maybe "realist" would be best. I do try to look for the best in situations, but I also try to always assess things as they are so I understand what to expect in any given scenario. Oh, and I usually play things out to their logical possibilities so as to be prepared for the worst. I wouldn’t call me an optimist; at least I’m not completely one. I’m not a pessimist either. Maybe “realist” would be best. I do try to look for the best in situations, but I also try to always assess things as they are so I understand what to expect in any given scenario. Oh, and I usually play things out to their logical possibilities so as to be prepared for the worst.
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]]> By: Joel http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8557 Joel Wed, 16 Nov 2011 22:35:17 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8557 Interesting, I like Beat's comment "Everyone is right" lol. There are many ways of looking at things and those will have different effects on different people. I do believe you can be happier if you're a realistic optimist, which I try to be, yet don't always succeed. Interesting, I like Beat’s comment “Everyone is right” lol. There are many ways of looking at things and those will have different effects on different people. I do believe you can be happier if you’re a realistic optimist, which I try to be, yet don’t always succeed.
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]]> By: David http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8555 David Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:34:31 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8555 Corrine I don't think its wrong to get kids, or anyone, to think positively have belief in themselves. So long as they are also prepared to recognise that crap happens and positive thinking is no replacement, as Bruce says, for hard work and preparation. Thanks for commenting David Corrine
I don’t think its wrong to get kids, or anyone, to think positively have belief in themselves. So long as they are also prepared to recognise that crap happens and positive thinking is no replacement, as Bruce says, for hard work and preparation. Thanks for commenting
David

]]> By: David http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8554 David Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:30:37 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8554 Debbie I must admit, the more I read the optimist creed, the more it irritates me! As you say, we're not perfect and there is nothing wrong with having negative thoughts - its probably our default setting! Wear a "cheerful countenance at all times" - no way.... Thanks for your comment Debbie
I must admit, the more I read the optimist creed, the more it irritates me! As you say, we’re not perfect and there is nothing wrong with having negative thoughts – its probably our default setting! Wear a “cheerful countenance at all times” – no way…. Thanks for your comment

]]> By: David http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8553 David Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:25:10 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8553 Thanks Bruce for this great comment, which reflects where I'm coming from - blind optimism doesn't "make things happen". Being optimistic feels better than pessimism, but neither replace hard work and preparation. Thanks Bruce for this great comment, which reflects where I’m coming from – blind optimism doesn’t “make things happen”. Being optimistic feels better than pessimism, but neither replace hard work and preparation.

]]> By: Beat Schindler http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8552 Beat Schindler Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:07:25 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8552 Everybody is right. Whether it's Barbara Ehrenreich or not - people "get it" only once they accept reality is inclusive (of all realities), not exclusive (to yours). It's not about opti or pessi mism. It's about empowering and disempowering. Maybe what empowers isn't Barbara E. what empowers me. Thing is, it's alright. Power to you for blogging about this stuff and increase peoples' awareness. Cheers, Beat PS. I myself blog about related themes, as here in "5 Steps To Increase Your Responsibility" http://www.beatschindler.com/5-steps-response-ability/ Everybody is right. Whether it’s Barbara Ehrenreich or not – people “get it” only once they accept reality is inclusive (of all realities), not exclusive (to yours). It’s not about opti or pessi mism. It’s about empowering and disempowering. Maybe what empowers isn’t Barbara E. what empowers me. Thing is, it’s alright.
Power to you for blogging about this stuff and increase peoples’ awareness.
Cheers,
Beat
PS. I myself blog about related themes, as here in “5 Steps To Increase Your Responsibility” http://www.beatschindler.com/5-steps-response-ability/
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]]> By: Corinne Edwards http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8551 Corinne Edwards Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:55:43 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8551 Dear David - I always loved that crazy quote from someone (?) that says an optomist will say - "With all this crap around, there has to be a horse somehere in there." I believe it starts when you are young. I give my Mother the credit for my always (and sometimes foolish) optomism. She always told us we were brillaint and we could do anything. When you have the advantage of that - you don't have to work so hard to think positively. Do that with your children and grandchildren and you will have given them a leg up for life. Dear David -

I always loved that crazy quote from someone (?) that says an optomist will say -

“With all this crap around, there has to be a horse somehere in there.”

I believe it starts when you are young.

I give my Mother the credit for my always (and sometimes foolish) optomism.
She always told us we were brillaint and we could do anything.

When you have the advantage of that – you don’t have to work so hard to think positively.

Do that with your children and grandchildren and you will have given them a leg up for life.
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]]> By: Debbie @ Happy Maker http://confident1.com/is-optimism-the-foundation-of-self-confidence/comment-page-1#comment-8550 Debbie @ Happy Maker Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:55:33 +0000 http://confident1.com/?p=1414#comment-8550 Optimism, is believing something will turn out OK. Confidence is doing everything in your power to make it turn out OK, because you believe in yourself and your ablities. Getting the results that you want. I like the way Bruce explains the farming. I to grew up on a farm. You did everything humanly possible to bring in a crop, but you also had to have faith that this would happen, because of nature. In all you are optimismist about the end results, have confidence that you can do what needs to be done and have the faith that it wil happen. The"The Optimist Creed" says a lot, but we have to remember we are not perfect and never can be. Thanks for sharing these thought Blessing to you, Debbie Optimism, is believing something will turn out OK. Confidence is doing everything in your power to make it turn out OK, because you believe in yourself and your ablities. Getting the results that you want.

I like the way Bruce explains the farming. I to grew up on a farm. You did everything humanly possible to bring in a crop, but you also had to have faith that this would happen, because of nature.

In all you are optimismist about the end results, have confidence that you can do what needs to be done and have the faith that it wil happen.
The”The Optimist Creed” says a lot, but we have to remember we are not perfect and never can be.
Thanks for sharing these thought
Blessing to you,
Debbie
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