Many people seem convinced that a bias toward optimism is unrealistic and counterproductive. I believe the opposite.
Optimism gives me the courage to look at a daunting situation and say, "I can figure this out."
Believing in tomorrow helps me plan for the long term.
I plan for worst-case scenarios, too. But I delve deeper into positive outcomes.
Although religion doesn't appeal to me, faith holds special power over my psyche. Does belief in statistical likelihood count as faith? I believe in the reliability of the probabilistic laws of the universe. But faith in science is borne out by repeated observation.
Either way, having some kind of belief in future success is more helpful in achieving that success than pessimistic worry.
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