By Chris at November 12, 2009 10:25
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How Full is Your Glass?
The image to the left is of a shirt that I own. I think that tells you a little bit on how I look at life. I'm an optimist for the most part. However, after reading this chapter I realized that I have some pessimism in my life. You know what... I really don't like that at all. With the help of the book I’m changing my pessimistic views on what little pessimistic views I have left.
My wife, who I love to death, is a pessimist more than an optimist. Although she has turned to optimism on some of her beliefs there are times that I wish I could dive into her brain and change her. It’s not something I can do though. She’s the only one who can change it.
Anyways, back to the book. This chapter is about the differences in optimism and pessimism. I don’t think it’s any secret that pessimistic people, for the most part, are not living a rich and happy lifestyle. The reason behind this is because pessimistic people are worriers. Problems and fears they have resonate with them. Their problems and fears are the reoccurring thought in their mind. Optimistic people, while they worry, know how to get past it. Or rather they find a way NOT to worry about their problems and fears. There is a short workshop in this chapter that helps you discover whether or not your a pessimist or optimist. That's where I discovered there that I have a small bit of pessimism left in my life.
About a year ago I had sort of an epiphany. The more I worried about money, the less I had. I’m not kidding about that. The more I thought about how little money I had, no matter if I had enough or not, I would end up with less money that week / month that I started with. Then I read a quote that basically said “You become what you think about”. Think about that for a minute……… Ok, minute up. YOU BECOME WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT! I immediately stopped worrying about money. No joke, it basically happened overnight. Thinking about not having enough money? Guess what will happen? It happened to ME and I’m an optimist!
In any case, the best two points I took away from this chapter are first, realism is not pessimism. People love to “keep it real” and think they are not pessimists. They are just being realistic! Sure they are... Second, it’s true that people can be “worried sick”. You’re brain is so powerful that if you allow it, it can literally destroy your life. Scary though huh?
Sick of being a pessimist and worrying all the time? Read the book…
This review is part of a comprehensive review of the book "How to become Rich and Happy"
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