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Tragic Optimism: Embracing Hardship and Maintaining Hope
Frankel discusses tragic optimism, the expectation of suffering and tragedy in life, emphasizing that even the best lives experience setbacks due to aging, unmet expectations, and the inevitability of change. Rather than adopting extreme mindsets of toxic positivity or despair, he encourages a middle ground approach that acknowledges life's challenges while maintaining a hopeful attitude. Tragic optimism recognizes the brokenness of both individual lives and the world, but emphasizes the need to not become broken ourselves in order to improve and take action.
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