Quotes about Optimism

But here's the good news: maintaining the right attitude is easier than regaining the right attitude.

A Chinese proverb I came across gives insight: "Assume a cheerfulness you do not feel, and shortly you feel the cheerfulness you assumed." Or as editor and publisher Elbert Hubbard says, "Be pleasant until 10 a.m. and the rest of the day will take care of itself." When you get up in the morning, you need to remind yourself of the decision you've made to have a positive attitude.

The atmosphere is affirming: Industrialist Charles Schwab said, "I have yet to find the man . . . who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

What about unfulfilled potential? That phrase is as negative as the word potential is positive. My friend Florence

Contentment comes from having a positive attitude. It means: • Expecting the best in everything—not the worst • Remaining upbeat—even when you get beat up • Seeing solutions in every problem—not problems in every solution • Believing in yourself—even when others believe you've failed • Holding on to hope—even when others say it's hopeless

Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.

The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.

People with a positive attitude focus their time and attention on solutions, not problems. Just about anybody can see problems.

Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out.

Think the best, believe the best, and express the best in others.

You must think of people before you try to achieve progress. To do that as a permissional leader, you must exhibit a consistent mood, maintain an optimistic attitude, possess a listening ear, and present to others your authentic self.

You know that your attitude capacity has increased when your attitude is remaining positive even as your difficulties rise.