Stephen dubner: How do hope and optimism affect long shots? We'll call it optimism. Angela duckworth: Human beings are really good about imagining possible futures. People who drink when ange says marty seligman or danny common would be really drunk to fo v e picked either of those people.
What’s the difference between dispositional optimism and agentic hope? Are there benefits to taking a long shot, even if it turns out to be an air ball? And how is Angela like an N.F.L. quarterback?