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That sounds like a much better definition of positive thinking. This article seemed to suggest that positive thinking means: "Plan for the best outcome and ass
by hermannj314 13y ago
That sounds like a much better definition of positive thinking.
This article seemed to suggest that positive thinking means: "Plan for the best outcome and assume the worst will not happen." That is wishful thinking ('positive fantasies'). I don't think the two are the same thing at all.
- normloman 13y agoIf, by your definition, positive thinking includes preparing for the worst, how come whenever I bring up worst-case scenarios with my colleagues, they accuse me of being negative. I don't think most people share your definition.
- hermannj314 13y agoI respect that point of view. I have a simple mind and not a very strong vocabulary. I have no doubt that I am probably out-of-sync with popular opinion on this topic.
- awesomerobot 13y agoThat's not always what it means - but it's very often how the average person pushes it. As Barbara Ehrenreich points out in her book "Bright-Sided", insisting someone has to "think positively" isn't going to cure their cancer, and the refusal of some people to face the grim reality of certain situations is just absolutely idiotic.