> "And when you yourself are cynical, everyone else's excitement rings hollow and you think they are pretending and are actually checked out.." This resonates

> "And when you yourself are cynical, everyone else's excitement rings hollow and you think they are pretending and are actually checked out.." This resonates with me a lot. When people are excited, I sometimes become critical/jealous and think they're possibly doing it for attention. It takes a shift in perspective and humility to appreciate other people's point of view and share their excitement...