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Learned Optimism

How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

Book • 1991

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.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Jordan Harbinger

Mentioned in 9 episodes

Mentioned by

Noah Kagan

as a book he recommends for learning optimism.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

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

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Mentioned by

Joe Dispenza

as a phenomenal book on optimism.

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Mentioned by

Jenny Taitz

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

Justin Malek

in relation to the concept of optimism ratio.

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Mentioned by

Josh Nichols

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

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Recommended by

Brian Johnson

as a guide to cultivating optimism.

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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 by

Les Brown

when discussing the development of personality characteristics and the importance of positive thinking.

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Recommended by

Sean Croxton

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

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Mentioned by Arthur Brooks as a best-selling book offering practical strategies for cultivating optimism.

Mentioned by

Brian Johnson

when discussing learned helplessness versus learned optimism.

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Recommended by

Kam Punia

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

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Mentioned by

John Miles

when discussing learned optimism as a counter to learned helplessness.

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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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