Habits of pessimism lead to depression, wither achievement, and undermine physical health. The good news is that pessimism can be unlearned, and that with its removal depression, underachievement, and poor health can be alleviated.

Habits of thinking need not be forever. One of the most significant findings in psychology in the last twenty years is that individuals choose the way they think.

You go into flow when your highest strengths are deployed to meet the highest challenges that come your way.

Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future, you can throw yourself into the service of that which is larger than you are.

The good life is using your signature strengths every day to produce authentic happiness and abundant gratification.

Reaching beyond where you are is really important.

Optimism is a tool with a certain clear set of benefits: it fights depression, it promotes achievement and produces better health.