The Illusion of Strategic Optimism: Why It’s Time to Rethink Your Approach
Unpacking the Hidden Costs of Always Seeing the Bright Side
10 min readOct 17, 2023
Everywhere we turn, we’re bombarded with messages urging us to “stay positive,” “look on the bright side,” and “expect the best.” From Instagram influencers to self-help gurus, the mantra of perpetual positivity has become a cultural…