637 - Don't be like them (pessimists)

In this episode, I talk about how to create genuine optimism for yourself by looking to your past and REMEMBERING. I talk about using "receipts" to create optimism.Get your listener bonus: casekenny.com/bookInstagram: @case.kenny 

In this episode, I talk about the frustrating process of dating (or anything that requires A LOT of effort). I talk about the value of memories, not just outcomes.Get your listener bonus: casekenny.com/bookInstagram: @case.kenny 

In this episode, I talk about a mindset to "catch yourself waiting." I talk about how to incentivize yourself to take the leap of faith now, rather than resent yourself in the future for waiting too long.Get your listener bonus: casekenny.com/bookInstagram: @case.kenny 

All optimistic beliefs can be dangerous because they’re so comforting, so easy to accept without asking further questions. Hope often masquerades as optimism when you think things will improve only because the alternative is too scary to contemplate.  Every optimist needs to just ... Show More

The Minimalists speak with Dr. Jamil Zaki from Stanford University about understanding and overcoming hopelessness and cynicism. Discussed in this episode: In what ways does cynicism mimic false hope? (2:24) How do you find hope when you’ve felt hopeless for a long time? (10:08) ... Show More

While optimism is often seen as essential for success, it can actually backfire if it blinds you to reality. In this video, Teal Swan explores how unchecked optimism can sabotage your efforts, limit growth, and damage relationships. Discover how to balance optimism with realism, ... Show More

In today's episode, we're exploring the topics of optimism, pessimism, and realism. These are different attitudes towards life and the future and can have a massive impact on your happiness and mental health. I go over the definitions and words, discuss some possible be ... Show More

On today's Open Line Tuesday with Fr. Wade we talk about not falling into despair or presumption, the difference between optimism and hope and much more. 

In this episode, Kimberly Quinlan shares practical strategies to help you cultivate optimism even when the world feels overwhelming, offering tools to shift your perspective and find hope. What to Expect in This Episode: Learn how acknowledging your struggles can be the first ste ... Show More

If you're a student of history, you know that most things have gotten better for most people over time. But read the news and what do you hear? Pessimism, pessimism, pessimism.  There are several reasons why.  Special thanks to my friends at Readwise -- check out Readwise.IO ... Show More

There are many benefits to being an optimist - particularly when things go wrong in our lives. But we aren't all naturally optimistic, so can we learn to adopt the best and most positive behaviours of born optimists? Through treating New Yorkers caught up in the 9/11 attacks, psy ... Show More

“It’s easy to be a naive idealist. It’s easy to be a cynical realist. It’s quite another thing to have no illusions and still hold the inner flame.”       Marie-Louise von Franz To be a philosophical pessimist is to be acutely aware of the tragic side of life and to believe that ... Show More

It’s hard to stay hopeful these days. Stanford professor Jamil Zaki has been studying the incredible depth of human kindness for decades, but even he gives in to cynicism when he doubts our ability to be civil and cooperative.  That’s a shame - because shedding cynicism and grasp ... Show More