Why I'm an active optimist
Published: Wed, 04/03/13
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| I often talk about the difference between optimists and pessimists during my keynote presentations. Generally audiences agree that being an optimist is best. Then someone goes and publishes a piece of research that basically says it's better to be a pessimist. Pessimists live longer they say, pessimists have less disappointment, etc. Here's what the researchers don't look at. If you just think happy thoughts and happy stuff doesn't happen, the happy (positive) thinker becomes disappointed. It doesn't need Sherlock to work that one out. THIS is the truth. Optimism requires action to really make it work. I don't simply think optimistic thoughts after a sales meeting - I follow up. I don't hope for a great night out - I book a great table. I don't wish for great products - I put in hundreds of hours of research, writing and production for every hour I present. I'm an active optimist! Optimism is good - Active Optimism is Brilliant! Be Brilliant! Michael |
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| Pages: 301 First published: 2008 Number of editions: 2  Who's it for: Those who feel they need to get their life in order. Those who want to find more of a balance between work and life. Those who want to live life to the full! 5 things you will learn: 1) Find how well you're doing in the 8 most important areas of your life 2) The 3 keys to living a healthy life 3) How to overcome money worries 4) Building wonderful relationships with family and friends 5) How to make the most of your career What others have said: This is a book EVERYONE needs to read. Not once. Have it by your bed and go back to it for snippets! There's no better gift you could give yourself. Go on! You deserve it! Davina McCall, TV Presenter What Michael says: Of all my books, Brilliant Life is my absolute favourite. You're comprehensive handbook for a better (even brilliant) life! I wanted to write a book that you dip in and out of without having to read it from cover to cover; basically I wanted to create a good loo book. I used to get frustrated when people talked about having a good work/life balance as if one had to be sacrificed to be successful in the other. My argument was you can have brilliance in all areas of life - if you work on it. Did you know? Most people never read the whole book, it was designed so you only get the bits you need when you need them. Where can I get my copy? Signed paperback here - SAVE £2 Paperback from Amazon.co.uk here Audiobook here Kindle here Next time: Flip It |
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