Optimism is the way

I’m not sure if this applies to everyone, but I’ve found that optimism is my way. It’s the only way I can navigate the world with energy and a positive force. Without believing that things will get better, I don’t think I’d be able to keep going.

I’ve realized I’m an eternal optimist — something I noticed by observing how differently others approach life. For a time, especially during recurring failures, I considered changing that about myself.

But while not being an optimist might protect you from the sting of failure, it does so by reducing your willingness to try — and with it, your chances of success.

So I’ve decided to lean into optimism. Failure is the default. Doom is the starting condition. Without the belief that things can improve, doom wins. Optimism is the force that lets me look failure in the face, tell it to fuck off, and do everything I can to make tomorrow better than today.