Oh, quit being such a Pollyanna.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dismissal of excessive optimism.
- In plain terms
- Stop being too optimistic.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance optimism with reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is optimism always good?
Another view
Optimism can be valuable.
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