Do you always look on the bright side of life? or are you a negative person?

I just want to see how optimistic people are here.

Whoa! Life Yeh. Go England ...

Define optimistic...

One who expects a favourable outcome, whatever the circumstances.

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Originally Posted by diablodelmar

One who expects a favourable outcome, whatever the circumstances.

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wait then I voted wrong, I expect pretty much everything to go wrong, I just enjoy the moment...

I am pretty negative, I expect things to go wrong pretty much all the time, but I don't think life sucks because I'm proven wrong fairly often.

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Originally Posted by doc_bean

wait then I voted wrong, I expect pretty much everything to go wrong, I just enjoy the moment...

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Ahhh dont worry about it. It falls under the same category. One who sees good or fun to be found in everything.

I'm generally pessimistic -thinking about the worst outcomes of anything happening around. However what I lived taught that (I was different before) if you keep cool, settle down for a moment, even a mountain on your shoulders is possible to carry with yourself. Because if something has to happen, it happens. Life is unpredictable and that's why we all mortal beings still take it. ~:)

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One who expects a favourable outcome, whatever the circumstances.

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That's not being optimistic, that's being delusional.

I've always regarded being optimistic as trying to stay upbeat, no matter what happens.

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Originally Posted by Big King Sanctaphrax

That's not being optimistic, that's being delusional.

I've always regarded being optimistic as trying to stay upbeat, no matter what happens.

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Thats the dictionary definition I'm telling you.

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:jumping: ~:grouphug:

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Originally Posted by Mithrandir

Define optimistic...

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Ooooh, I sense a pattern ...

Pattern?

Define pattern...

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Originally Posted by Mithrandir

Pattern?

Define pattern...

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why do you keep sayin define? why i remember in AlexenderofMacedon's thread you said, Define "fun". ( i hope you dont mean wat i think you said.)

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Originally Posted by Mithrandir

Pattern?

Define pattern...

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how bout this Mithrandir?
define Mithrandir...
(sorry just kidding again Camelman)

I chose i am a happy-go luck whatever. religion ties in with my life.

I'm fairly cynical. Without going into a Backroomish rant, I believe in the herd mentality and the general selfishness of humanity. But it doesn't get me down, and I am always pleasantly surprised when someone acts counter to this belief. :2thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by diablodelmar

Thats the dictionary definition I'm telling you.

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I'm sure BKS was just kidding around, well that's how I took his post.

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Mithrandir: Sindarin (Elven vernacular) name of the second of the Istari, Maiar sent by the Valar as wizards, and known by hobbits and menfolk as Gandalf. He was sent by the Valar to Middle-Earth to assist the enemies of Sauron, supervillain of the Lord of the Rings trilogy by JRR Tolkein.

Back on to topic: I'm generally a pessimist and have been a while, but I am trying to, quite unsuccessfully, convert to optimism, as I've heard tales about confidence making you more likely to succeed. I haven't confirmed the truth in this to date, but I'm trying...

Life isn't meant to be fun...

My glass is half full.:2thumbsup:

If I were to step in dog doo I would be happy that I didn’t have my good shoes on.

I prefer to view my outlook as more realistic, as
opposed to pessimistic. Define realism how you
will.

1/2 of one and a 1/3 of the other.

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Originally Posted by yesdachi

My glass is half full.:2thumbsup:

If I were to step in dog doo I would be happy that I didn’t have my good shoes on.

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Just be happy that you have shoes on, period. :laugh4:

If that's truly your response to that, I'm jealous.

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Originally Posted by Beirut

1/2 of one and a 1/3 of the other.

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What about your other 1/6 ?

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Originally Posted by yesdachi

My glass is half full.:2thumbsup:

If I were to step in dog doo I would be happy that I didn’t have my good shoes on.

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What if you did have your good shoes on?

Imagine a worst case-scenario. Say your deepest fears occoured to you all at the same time. It is quite likely you know (2nd law of Thermodynamics).
Would you still be smiling?

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Originally Posted by yesdachi

My glass is half full.:2thumbsup:

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I was going to say the same thing. :2thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by diablodelmar

It is quite likely you know (2nd law of Thermodynamics).

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Why are people threating thermodynamics like some sort of magic all of a sudden ?

educate yourself

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Originally Posted by yesdachi

My glass is half full.:2thumbsup:

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My glass is exactly where I want it to be.

Humming 'Always look at the bright side of life' from Life of Brian.

#2.

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Originally Posted by diablodelmar

What if you did have your good shoes on?

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I would hunt down the dog and beat it within an inch of its life, then burn its family’s house down. Hey, all the repressed anger has to come out sometime.

(I’m just kidding btw)

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Originally Posted by diablodelmar

Imagine a worst case-scenario. Say your deepest fears occoured to you all at the same time. It is quite likely you know (2nd law of Thermodynamics).
Would you still be smiling?

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Its always better to laugh than to cry.:2thumbsup:

Gah, dunno. Definately optimist when it comes to the little world where I live in and cynic when it comes to humankind.

There's a bright side? :dizzy2:

I can't believe I forgot to post this. It's a little phrase my friend uses a lot that makes me laugh my butt off...


NEGATIVE NANCY!:laugh4:

(its more in the way he says it probably)

I wouldn't call it looking on the bright side, but I've definitely learned that most people just let themselves get upset about stuff.:balloon2:

Life ain't bad. Sure, it isn't perfect, but most of the time, I have just learned to let it slide.

Optimistic to the point of sheer annoyance to my friends, When you walk out oif every exam you have yelling "I JUST GOT AN A*" they seem to get annoyed.

I live through my troubles by gently humming 'Always look on the Bright side of Life'

Bah I dislike Monty Python. They have some funny jokes but overall they are pretty pathetic imo.

Speaking of exams, I have a Business Studies GCSE this very afternoon! Maybe it would be a good idea to start revising.

Panglossian, in the Gah sort of way...

(though Voltaire is still the most overrated writer ever)

Funny poll though! :2thumbsup:

Why thankyou!

You can talk philosophy or whatever this is all you want. The bottom line is, we're all going to fail because someone wants us to, unless...

Apparently I'm a highly competitive defeatist.

I'm going to lose, but everyone else will lose worse than me.