At this point we can afford all the basics of everyday living, with very little money. Technology and globalization has made all products (clothing, cameras, phones, tablets, laptops, tools) ridiculously cheap. We can learn anything via YouTube or a simple Google search. We can survive without a car (use Uber/public transportation). Technology gives us more freedom and flexibility in life (we don’t need to sign long-term leases, we can use Airbnb). We can start our own business from home, we essentially have unlimited online cloud storage for “free” (Dropbox, Google Drive, Google Photos, Flickr). Logical optimism in technology: The internet, Amazon prime, Google, smartphones offer us so much power.And the positive of losing a job: you have the unique opportunity to pursue something new, and you’re no longer trapped with your (crappy) boss. But realize that you won’t realistically starve to death- you can probably reach out to family, friends, and relatives. For example, you lost your job, and you fear economic ruin. When shit hits the fan, think logically how you can transform that downside into a positive.My theory: We can teach ourselves to be optimistic. Optimism: The mind-state that today will be a great day, and tomorrow will be an (even greater) day.īut is optimism a trait that we’re born with, or something that can be cultivated? How can we live without optimism? Optimism is the elixir of life!
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