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Why Pessimism Sounds So Smart

The Morgan Housel Podcast

CHAPTER

The Compelling Nature of Pessimism and Its Impact on Attention and Action

This chapter explores how pessimism captures attention through urgency, contrasting it with the more relaxed nature of optimism. It highlights the role of challenges in driving innovation while emphasizing the importance of acknowledging present risks and the human capacity for resilience.

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