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2 types of people
- Strategic optimists: They will perform better if they do something positive before they complete their tasks.
- Defensive pessimists: They are more likely to perform positively if they visualize failure before they complete their tasks.
These two groups succeed best under different circumstances.
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Positive and Negative thinking
Thinking positively can hinder people from realizing their goals.
At the same time, pessimists can become paralyzed by stress and fail to take action while those who are overwhelmingly positive are unlikely to experience stress or anxiety.
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Harness the power of both mindsets
To get the best out of a positive and negative mindset, visualize the best possible outcome while planning for the worst-case scenario.
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Reconsider the positive thinking mindset
"Looking on the bright side" is advise that is seldom helpful.
When people think negatively, they can turn their anxiety into action. They take more time to prepare for the worst-case scenarios.
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Harness your thoughts
Meditation is another way to direct your thought patterns by creating a separation between yourself and your thoughts.
We will encounter many problems along the way, but a good mindset will lead to mental wellness and productivity.
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When comparing defensive pessimists to anxious people who do not practice defensive pessimism, the defensive pessimists show these benefits:
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- Research found that defensive pessimists will do best when they can think through possible negative outcomes.
- Strategic optimists will do best when they avoid thinking about possible negative outcomes.
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- The closet pessimists view historical progress as coincidence but think low growth or stagnation is more likely.
- Next are the sceptics. They agree that progress is likely, but question the validity of the data or if something is missing.
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