Are you an optimist or a pesimist?
What are some differences between how the 2 act? I'll start... an optimist sees a setback as temporary, while the pessimist sees it as
permanent. The optimist sees an unfortunate event, such as an order that
falls through or a sales call that fails, as a temporary event, something
that is limited in time and that has no real impact on the future. The
pessimist, on the other hand, sees negative events as permanent, as part of
life and destiny.
permanent. The optimist sees an unfortunate event, such as an order that
falls through or a sales call that fails, as a temporary event, something
that is limited in time and that has no real impact on the future. The
pessimist, on the other hand, sees negative events as permanent, as part of
life and destiny.
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Permalink Reply by Craig Lockerd on -
Well Paul you know I am big on what I see as the FACT that we tend to get what we focus on. Pessimist walks into the best steak house in the world and gets a lousy steak, bad service and a mistake on the bill...NOT to his or her favor!
Optimist drives into the mall and gets the only parking spot left....30 feet from the front door.
It's like that one quote we read in our training about the two shoe salemen in the Australian outback selling shoes to the aboriginis. First "salesman [pessimist] calls home office "No business here, these people don't wear shoes" Second SALESPERSON calls home office "GREAT opportunity here,none of these people have shoes yet"
I would be more of an Optimist!....Not Polyanna, because we need to focus on the end game, optimism, faith without works....doesn't work! -
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Permalink Reply by Bob Gaber on
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I'm a pragmatist. If looking at a glass that is half way, I will see a glass that is half way. 50% full - 50% empty. I used to be an optimist, thinking the best of people, until I moved to Florida. Now I see people for who they are. No words, just deeds. And I optimistically believe, people's hearts are getting harder. A little less caring. I wonder if this had anything to do with our last election?
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Permalink Reply by Tony Mento on
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I will admit this one got me thinking so I decided to contribute! The way I see it...
The optimist sees a set back as "reality" and uses it as motivation to move forward... The pessimist sees a set back as "reality" and uses it as justification to withdraw.
The optimist sells a car today and is motivated to sell another one - today. The pessimist sells a car today and "hopes" he sells one tomorrow.
The optimist attributes their success to skill. The pessimist attributes their success to luck. -
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Permalink Reply by Paul Hardy on
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It doesn't matter who is in office.They don't control what should be in ones heart we do..There is only one person that I truly trust."In the Lord, put your trust."
Psalms 11:1
Bob Gaber said:I'm a pragmatist. If looking at a glass that is half way, I will see a glass that is half way. 50% full - 50% empty. I used to be an optimist, thinking the best of people, until I moved to Florida. Now I see people for who they are. No words, just deeds. And I optimistically believe, people's hearts are getting harder. A little less caring. I wonder if this had anything to do with our last election? -
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Permalink Reply by Craig Lockerd on
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Don't know if you guys saw what I posted the other in various palces but kind of goes with this...got to think deep though....lol.
Everything will work out in the end. If it's not working out, it's not the end!
Paul Hardy said:It doesn't matter who is in office.They don't control what should be in ones heart we do..There is only one person that I truly trust."In the Lord, put your trust."
Psalms 11:1
Bob Gaber said:I'm a pragmatist. If looking at a glass that is half way, I will see a glass that is half way. 50% full - 50% empty. I used to be an optimist, thinking the best of people, until I moved to Florida. Now I see people for who they are. No words, just deeds. And I optimistically believe, people's hearts are getting harder. A little less caring. I wonder if this had anything to do with our last election? -
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Permalink Reply by Craig Lockerd on
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I would agree with that Tony!
Tony Mento said:I will admit this one got me thinking so I decided to contribute! The way I see it...
The optimist sees a set back as "reality" and uses it as motivation to move forward... The pessimist sees a set back as "reality" and uses it as justification to withdraw.
The optimist sells a car today and is motivated to sell another one - today. The pessimist sells a car today and "hopes" he sells one tomorrow.
The optimist attributes their success to skill. The pessimist attributes their success to luck. -
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Permalink Reply by Lane Campbell on
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I'm with Craig's sentiment. I see it like this: There is no glass or water, there is only what you want to see. Luckily for me, I was wired from the factory for seeing the opportunity in everything. (Ok, maybe too many things!)
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Permalink Reply by Craig Lockerd on
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lol@ too many things!
Lane Campbell said:I'm with Craig's sentiment. I see it like this: There is no glass or water, there is only what you want to see. Luckily for me, I was wired from the factory for seeing the opportunity in everything. (Ok, maybe too many things!) -
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Permalink Reply by mike holmwood on
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a optimist focuses on the solution. the pessimist only the problem. smile and the world smiles with you
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Permalink Reply by NANCY SIMMONS on
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Paul, do you know that 11/1 is my birthday and 11:1 is my favorite Psalm???? I am getting a lot of 11's today...OMG!
Paul Hardy said:It doesn't matter who is in office.They don't control what should be in ones heart we do..There is only one person that I truly trust."In the Lord, put your trust."
Psalms 11:1
Bob Gaber said:I'm a pragmatist. If looking at a glass that is half way, I will see a glass that is half way. 50% full - 50% empty. I used to be an optimist, thinking the best of people, until I moved to Florida. Now I see people for who they are. No words, just deeds. And I optimistically believe, people's hearts are getting harder. A little less caring. I wonder if this had anything to do with our last election? -
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Paul: Amen to that. But just to be clear, I was talking about the recent primaries. "The last election." And, After seeing the results, from all sides. I am saying to myself, should I be opt or pes? My heart is always looking for the good and my head is constantly getting hit. ergo: pragmatic. Q.E.D.
I believe in the Almighty, it is man that I am having trouble with... Great answers by the way. keep the faith.
Paul Hardy said:It doesn't matter who is in office.They don't control what should be in ones heart we do..There is only one person that I truly trust."In the Lord, put your trust."
Psalms 11:1
Bob Gaber said:I'm a pragmatist. If looking at a glass that is half way, I will see a glass that is half way. 50% full - 50% empty. I used to be an optimist, thinking the best of people, until I moved to Florida. Now I see people for who they are. No words, just deeds. And I optimistically believe, people's hearts are getting harder. A little less caring. I wonder if this had anything to do with our last election? -
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"Faith without works doesn't work!" Using it this weekend~ Thanks!
Craig Lockerd said:Well Paul you know I am big on what I see as the FACT that we tend to get what we focus on. Pessimist walks into the best steak house in the world and gets a lousy steak, bad service and a mistake on the bill...NOT to his or her favor!
Optimist drives into the mall and gets the only parking spot left....30 feet from the front door.
It's like that one quote we read in our training about the two shoe salemen in the Australian outback selling shoes to the aboriginis. First "salesman [pessimist] calls home office "No business here, these people don't wear shoes" Second SALESPERSON calls home office "GREAT opportunity here,none of these people have shoes yet"
I would be more of an Optimist!....Not Polyanna, because we need to focus on the end game, optimism, faith without works....doesn't work! -
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