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Mar 2023
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Live Longer Being an Optimistic Realist

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
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Live Longer Being an Optimistic Realist Are you an "Optimist" or a "Realist" who is optimistic? It makes a difference.   Studies have shown that Optimists don't live as long and Optimistic Realists. Why? Being blindly optimistic today can lead to massive disappointment and stress. There is too much noise in the world trying to bring you down. When you choose ... Show More
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