Optimism is really hard work, but you need it. (047)

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Optimism is NOT positivity. Had to get that out the way right away because I hear people groaning already, so stuff that thought.
Optimistic thinking is really hard to do but it is so necessary in your life. Optimism is the undying belief that the future is bright. Times and life can have a million obstacles and be very rocky but you can come out in the end whole. Optimism is one of the greatest practices you can take to help make your creative practice and just life overall better. You will feel better, you will take more risks, you will take more shots, and by taking more shots you will definitely achieve more goals. One of the greatest points in this episode I cover is how Steph Curry, an NBA basketball player, has taken well over 3 millions three point shots and has only made a total of 3700+ in his career. Now I say 3700, maybe that sounds like a lot or maybe it doesn't to you but that doesn't matter, he is the most accomplished 3 point shooter of all time and he definitely wouldn't be if he stopped shooting because he doesn't make "very many" compared to how many he takes. Read all that again, wild shit. Imagine if you had a bit of Steph's resilience in your life, what you could achieve?
Optimism is about giving yourself the chance to keep creating, to keep making, to keep putting stuff out there.
I am in your corner. I hope you keep looking for what matters to you in your life and keep imagining and working towards the outcomes in life that you want.
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