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Un-becoming Truths's avatar

I love some of the clear steps/qualities you've highlighted here - it takes a concept and really grounds it in the present. Thank you for the lovely read <3

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Tracy Mansolillo's avatar

Thank you Ava! I’m so happy you found it relevant.

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Paolo Peralta's avatar

Thanks for pointing out these wonderful characteristics of being practical optimists. :) Lets solve some problems.

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Tracy Mansolillo's avatar

Thanks for reading, Paolo!

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Derek Pharr's avatar

Practical optimists are problem solvers. They look for solutions and learn to act when necessary.

I love that.

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Tracy Mansolillo's avatar

Thank you for reading and commenting!

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Ray Denkewicz's avatar

Interesting perspective. I had primarily only classified people into two different camps--the Polyannas and the Debbie Downers. Turns out, I realized that I myself maybe a Practical optimist--who knew? Thanks Tracy once again for your thought provoking and insightful take on life.

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Tracy Mansolillo's avatar

Thanks Ray for reading and commenting. I'm glad this helped you look at things in a new way and consider a 'third 'camp.' I'm always interested in different perspecties and I hope the ideas of practcal optimism help others on a path of well-being.

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