Pessimism

Philosophical pessimism is the belief that — particularly as a being capable of consciousness — being dead is preferable to being alive. It is thus logical that a crucial trope in the realm of philosophical pessimism is its tirade against human consciousness. …

Did you know that on average, optimistic entrepreneurs make 30% less than pessimistic ones? Before we get started, let’s make sure we understand the difference between pessimism and optimism. To be optimistic about a situation is to believe that it will turn out well. You’re an optimist if you’re generally…

Last year, nestled right on the eve of a fledgling summer, tragedy befell me. I would come to learn that while some tragedies are conquerable, this one wasn’t. It was consolable, yes; it was manageable, yes; but after all was said and done, it was chronic. …

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In my second read of “The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel and while writing my formal book summary I concentrated on why pessimism seems to rule over optimism in our day to day and even most in everything regarding money: “For reasons I have never understood, people like to…