The Powerlessness of Positive Thinking

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The Powerlessness of Positive Thinking

Researchers in London just completed an 18-year project studying people's financial expectations in life in comparison to actual outcomes. Some people rely on pessimism to lower the bar and ensure satisfaction with the outcomes in life. Others rely on optimism to forecast and create a more hopeful ...

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