[mindfulgeek]

Some of the most positive people I’ve met have lived in the worst of circumstances. The mind decides what it wants about the situation. Optimism is a powerful tool, even if only the person using it can feel the difference.

[tomp]

But that’s not what’s being discussed. Does optimism actually make you live a longer and more successful life, or is your life equally short and shitty, you just enjoy it more?

[atq2119]

If you enjoy it more, it's less shitty by definition...

[mensetmanusman]

Many of the wealthiest people are unhappy

[katzgrau]

Wealth is a poor measure of success. In fact, I'd argue it's a side effect of success.