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    “I have an extraordinarily low tolerance for pessimists. You should, too. This world is already difficult enough. We don’t need to be reminded of its difficulty. Instead, we need to be reminded that everything that has come before us was created by men and women who weren’t any more capable than you or me. We need to be reminded of what is possible, and we need to remind others of what is possible, too. May this be your reminder.”

    Cole Schafer

      “When choosing who to spend time with, prioritize spending more time with optimists. Pessimists see closed doors. Optimists see open doors—and probably kick down the closed doors along the way. Remember: Pessimists sound smart, optimists get rich.”

      Sahil Bloom

        “An optimist is one who sees opportunity in every difficulty.  A pessimist is one who sees difficulty in every opportunity.” ~ L. P. Jacks, via The Way of the Seal

          “I’ve learned that there is absolutely no value in pessimism.” ~ Franklin Leonard

            “Pessimism is a losing strategy.  Leadership demands both confidence and optimism in abundance.” ~ Toyotomi Hideyoshi, The Swordless Samurai

              “There’s no difference between a pessimist who says, ‘Oh, it’s hopeless, so don’t bother doing anything,’ and an optimist who says, ‘Don’t bother doing anything, it’s going to turn out fine anyway.’  Either way, nothing happens.” ~ Yvon Chouinard

                 “No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” ~ Helen Keller