Shad_ Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Idk where to post this Overall you consider yourself more optimistic or pessimistic? Personally, i'm 100% pessimistic for many reasons, mainly past experiences of important things went totally sh*t but whatever Edited November 29, 2016 by AndSoThereIsSt3ffo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sr.F Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 60% pessimistic 40% optimistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Squad Felicity Posted November 29, 2016 Support Squad Share Posted November 29, 2016 it's a coin toss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJ Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Depends on my environment Usually optimistic though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5hift Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Just knowing that things can go from totally cool to completely screwed in a matter of seconds is enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugruf Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 33% optimistic 33% pessimistic 33% whatever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilleen Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I try for the most part to stay optimistic. But if I'm having a really bad day, or just in general don't feel too well, I'm quite pessimistic. I think it bothers my classmates sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alistair Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Depends on the occasion, the mood, the circumstances... you get the idea. But I generally try to be optimistic. I believe people around me need that more than the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eviora Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I am pessimism incarnate. =p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Nihilist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinny Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Depends on the amount of coffee I currently have. I'd say overall pessimistic, but only by a small margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Combat Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Depends on my mood and what I'm thinking about. I tend to be optimistic though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartar Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 The glass is half-full. Optimism is, in general, a better attitude towards life, and will lead to a higher life-satisfaction. So if possible, it's better to be an optimist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I just had an epiphany as to why the glass is half empty is a stupid way to phrase something. A glass by itself, what is its default state of being? Empty, yup. A glass is filled with water (or liquid of choosing), otherwise it is empty. To refer to something that is not in it's default state as partially in it's default state is illogical. You can't be partly empty since the default state is in fact empty. It's either entirely empty or filled X amount... I wonder what this analysis would leave me as in most peoples book?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Squad Felicity Posted November 29, 2016 Support Squad Share Posted November 29, 2016 I just had an epiphany as to why the glass is half empty is a stupid way to phrase something. A glass by itself, what is its default state of being? Empty, yup. A glass is filled with water (or liquid of choosing), otherwise it is empty. To refer to something that is not in it's default state as partially in it's default state is illogical. You can't be partly empty since the default state is in fact empty. It's either entirely empty or filled X amount... I wonder what this analysis would leave me as in most peoples book?? a guy who over thinks things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busti Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) Optimism and pessimism are different ways of dealing with uncertainty. If you have a good idea of the most probable outcome and act towards it, you are being realistic instead. Otherwise, optimism is just wishful thinking. And with wishful thinking and with a good go-getter approach, you can achieve much more than with conservatism, pessimism, etc. I choose to be positive when dealing with uncertainty. The risk is higher: I can be dissappointed. The reward is higher too: a much more satisfying and pleasant life. The choice is easy for me, I'm an optimist. But generally, I try to be realistic. About the glass half-full: http://www.personal.psu.edu/bfr3/blogs/asp/100126-the-glass.jpg http://funigy.com/img/0316/optimist--pessimist--realist--opportunist.jpg http://media.danoah.com/wp-content/uploads/glass-half-empty-glass-half-full-always-full.jpg?922e4c Edited November 29, 2016 by Busti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughJ Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 (edited) I just had an epiphany as to why the glass is half empty is a stupid way to phrase something. A glass by itself, what is its default state of being? Empty, yup. A glass is filled with water (or liquid of choosing), otherwise it is empty. To refer to something that is not in it's default state as partially in it's default state is illogical. You can't be partly empty since the default state is in fact empty. It's either entirely empty or filled X amount... I wonder what this analysis would leave me as in most peoples book?? I think the idea of pessimism vs. optimism is that they're general outlooks on life that don't concern themselves with facts like the default state of a glass Even if you're faced with a bad situation that probably won't get better the optimist would still say it has a chance to get better, not just because the default state of a bad situation is to continue being bad Edited November 29, 2016 by HughJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hycrox Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 HIGH QUALITY But realistic (that can lean towards either side), to be realistic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanderingCorvus Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I learned in high school that nihilism is overrated. What's the fun in life if you believe that all of the actions that we do won't amount to anything in the end? I try to find the beauty in life as much as I can, since I believe our existences here in this time and place are a gift not to be squandered. I try to be an "optimistic realist", since life isn't good all the time, and rationality plays a big part in living well. But it helps to keep your chin up as much as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ojama Yellow Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 either very optimistic or very pessimistic. theres not much in between for me. most of the time optimistic, tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gh0stStark Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 It's complex to answer that question not only regarding myself but also, regarding people as a whole. A optimistic approach/view or a pessimistic one, might be dictated by the individual's mindset at a certain point in their life or by the situation they happen to find themselves in, by the kind of problems they are dealing with or all of those at the same time. Therefore, i believe that being optimistic or pessimistic are circumstancial condititions in which no person, should permanently place themselves in. If you're a hundred percent optimistic, you're in danger of being deceived, disapointed, tackling stuff that is beyound your abilities and sometimes making choices that could end up destroying you. If you're downright pessimistic, you're in a breeding ground for lost opportunities, your enjoyment of life will be limited, your self confidence and esteem will eventually be in danger. So where should people stand? On the middle ground called realism. You see problems and situations for what they are, think about how to act or solve them, then prepare yourself to deal with them always keeping the consequences of your actions in mind. Think about the possibilities, and if you ever find yourself in a situation where it seems you don't have a choice, look and think harder and perhaps, your choice will be under your nose or you will find a means to create yourself a choice. If it's not a life threatening choice, or something that'll harm other people, and more importantly, if it's something that only depends on you, and you alone to have a very positive impact in your life, then do it. Do it giving your best to ensure that positive outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWYBIT Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 50% "Whatever" attitude, 50% optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironbound Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I'm an analyst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTim Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Generally optimistic, but will have some bad days every once in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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