In the children’s book The Little Engine That Could, an engine succeeds in pulling a train over a mountain by repeating the words “I think I can.” The story is so well known and motivational that it has been used in many songs, films, speeches, and advertisements throughout popular culture. Is a positive attitude necessary for success? A positive attitude is something that most people that have succeeded in life posses.…
In the real world, everyone have to work hard enough against all the difference that they may face in their life. However, but there are many ways that can make individuals to get through all the difference and have a successful, health and happier life. Which, individuals have to underestimating the obstacles life and believing in their optimism. From Tail Sharot “Major Delusions” he Said that a rare person who can make has/her dream come true “against all odds.”…
“Being more optimistic makes you less likely to die of coronary heart disease and makes you more likely to choose healthy options like not smoking” said a researcher from AllPsych. I will be talking about Ivan’s characteristics. Ivan shows many good traits but one I want to talk about is how he demonstrates optimism throughout the book. To begin with, Ivan demonstrated optimism when a little boy sobbing to his mom said "He must be the loneliest gorilla in the world" said a little boy standing at my domain "It's not so bad I wanted to tell him with a little time you get used to almost anything" this defines that Ivan does not find it as bad as people think. Another example, of Ivan being optimistic is he constantly corrects people when they…
When asked about their optimism for the future if a youth is asked this on a bright and sunny day they might say they have high optimism while if asked on a cold, wet day they might have a different…
Optimism is important in realizing one's true potential, and it is important to have when times are tough and everything seems hopeless. Both Jenny from the short story “Circus in town” and Chris Gardener from The article “Happyness for Sale” experienced this. Jenny has hopes and dreams that cannot be financially met by her parents, and Chris went through homelessness with his young son where trying to live was a struggle in itself. Without the optimism both Jenny and Chris possess, they could easily fall into the dark hole of depression and hopelessness. Jenny in the short story "Circus in Town" has a dream to go and see the circus.…
So perhaps the best of both worlds is to be a realistic optimist - someone who tends to maintain a positive outlook, but within the constraints of what they know about the world.” This article shows that it is possible to be positive and realistic, without being…
At times you might think that everything is miserable. Everything is falling apart on you, but no. It’s not. Everything happened to teach you a lesson and learn from your experiences. When I look back at this past year, I want to realize that not everything was as bad as it seemed in the moment.…
A lot of people think just because you’re an identical twin, that you must be the same in every aspect of your life as the other person. In my case, and in others, being an identical twin doesn’t prove that we are the same in all areas of life. I have an identical twin sister, named Emily. Emily is pessimistic, high maintenance and very well organized. I, on the other hand, am more optimistic, open-minded and easygoing.…
Being brave to keep going through their bad situation. You might know some people that have done optimism and you didn’t even know. A science teacher who stays up thinking about what he or she will teach to their students is optimism same as a math teacher. They both do optimism or say optimism. Maybe something is hard but others say it’s easy.…
These works show an example of how a person can think the optimistic or pessimistic point of view, depends on the perspective of…
To be continually optimistic, no matter the circumstances, isn’t exactly easy for everyone. To take a disheartening moment and bring out the light of the situation. Lawrence Oxley, 50, “Going on 80,” he says, from Greenville, Kentucky, is a person who manages to stay positive, no matter what. He is a man who would not trade the world for his family… he absolutely loves them. Despite limitations, he always works as hard as he can.…
A quote from the movie, My Girl, explains how I think that your own optimism comes from your surroundings, like your friends. “ I only surround myself with people I find intellectually stimulating.” Friends are really important to me, therefore I spend a lot of time with…
The Rational Optimist - Matt Ridley Most people assume the world is going to hell in a handbasket and that they are the only ones who will do well. There is something about human nature that makes us pessimistic of others and optimistic about yourself. Matt Ridley in The Rational Optimist explains how in nearly every way the world is becoming more a more prosperous. I was given a new perspective on the world, I had never looked at the world through an optimist's eyes until now. All around us is positive improvements, but we only focus on the negative.…
For me, optimism is looking on the bright side of life by having a positive attitude in all environments and situations. At home, I remain optimistic by being friendly with my family members and diffusing hostile situations in my household. Living in a house with two younger brothers…
Common App – Personal Statement Essay Prompt #1 There are two words that I can confidently use at any given time to describe myself. These two words are patient and optimistic. No matter how stressful or frustrating the situation you’re in, I think it’s so important to be able to remain patient and optimistic. These are traits that can get you far in life, and also shape you as a person. Being able to remain patient and optimistic in so many situations have helped shape me as a person, and these characteristics are now a part of my identity.…