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Learned Optimism

How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

Book • 1991

Author

Martin Seligman

In 'Learned Optimism,' Martin Seligman presents research and practical techniques to help individuals shift from pessimistic to optimistic thinking.

The book explains the concept of explanatory style and how it influences our reactions to negative events.

Seligman provides exercises and strategies to help readers overcome pessimistic tendencies, reduce the risk of depression, boost their immune system, and improve overall well-being and performance.

The book also discusses how to encourage optimistic behavior in various aspects of life, including school, work, and family.

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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Noah Kagan

as a book he recommends for learning optimism.

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to discuss how Seligman's learned helplessness theory hasn't replicated.

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as a phenomenal book on optimism.

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in relation to the concept of making things pervasive, permanent, and personal.

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Mentioned by

Jordan Harbinger

as one of the author's books, referencing techniques within.

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Mentioned by

Erwin McManus

to explain the difference between optimistic and pessimistic people, where pessimists are defined by failure.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to the concept of optimism ratio.

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Mentioned by

Anthony Scaramucci

as one of the top three books that had a big impact on him.

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Mentioned by

Josh Nichols

as a book that talks about reinterpretation and better explanations of experiences.

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Brian Johnson

as a guide to cultivating optimism.

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Mentioned by

Ed Barton

when discussing cognitive distortions and interpreting the world through a distorted filter.

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Mentioned by

Les Brown

when discussing the importance of optimism and how our early childhood experiences shape our beliefs about what's possible and not possible for us.

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Mentioned as one of the books by Martin Seligman and other psychologists that cover the topic of learned helplessness.

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Mentioned by

John Miles

when discussing learned optimism as a counter to learned helplessness.

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for its insights on maintaining optimism and enthusiasm, especially in challenging entrepreneurial journeys.

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Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

when discussing learned helplessness versus learned optimism.

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Recommended by

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to learn about interpreting life events and developing an optimistic explanatory style.

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Mentioned by

Todd Kashdan

when discussing that defensive pessimism does not discount any of Martin Sulivan's work with Learn Optimism.

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