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The Role of Optimism in a Resilient Life | Tenacity

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In this episode of Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley explore realistic optimism and how it can shape our mindset and approach to challenges. They discuss the difference between blind optimism and realistic optimism and identify key characteristics of a realistically optimistic mindset. Discover what the US Army teaches about optimism and learn how optimism can be developed as a skill. Chris and Kiley also emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences and reflect on why experiencing both sides of life is essential to growth. Finally, they share practical ways to apply realistic optimism in everyday life. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration to redefine your resilience!

🕒 Timestamps:

02:40 Blind vs. realistic optimism

04:05 Characteristics of realistic optimism

06:49 What does the US Army say about optimism

15:58 Optimism as a skill

19:50 Surround yourself with positive people

22:44 You have to experience both sides of it

28:07 How to apply realistic optimism

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

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81 episodes

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In this episode of Redefining Resilience, Chris and Kiley explore realistic optimism and how it can shape our mindset and approach to challenges. They discuss the difference between blind optimism and realistic optimism and identify key characteristics of a realistically optimistic mindset. Discover what the US Army teaches about optimism and learn how optimism can be developed as a skill. Chris and Kiley also emphasize the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences and reflect on why experiencing both sides of life is essential to growth. Finally, they share practical ways to apply realistic optimism in everyday life. Tune in for actionable insights and inspiration to redefine your resilience!

🕒 Timestamps:

02:40 Blind vs. realistic optimism

04:05 Characteristics of realistic optimism

06:49 What does the US Army say about optimism

15:58 Optimism as a skill

19:50 Surround yourself with positive people

22:44 You have to experience both sides of it

28:07 How to apply realistic optimism

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

  continue reading

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