Well stated. Cynicism can prevent you from being scammed, but it won’t help you succeed in any active endeavor. At its root, I think cynicism comes from being

Well stated. Cynicism can prevent you from being scammed, but it won’t help you succeed in any active endeavor. At its root, I think cynicism comes from being repeatedly disappointed by how things turn out and creating a defense mechanism. But it’s also possible to take it all in, register disappointment, but instead of becoming cynical, one can recognize the chaotic and impersonal nature of the universe and contemplate what levers are available to influence future outcomes more favorably. Easier said than done for sure, but no one ever said life was easy!