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Psychologist

Martin Seligman is a renowned psychologist born on August 12, 1942. He has made significant contributions to the field of positive psychology, often regarded as one of the pioneers in the discipline.

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Famous Martin Seligman Quotes

“Positive thinking is the notion that if you think good thoughts, things will work out well. Optimism is the feeling of thinking things will be well and be hopeful.”

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Author:Martin Seligman

“There are physical characteristics which are inherited. These include things like good looks, high intelligence, physical coordination. These attributes contribute to success in life, and success in life is a determinant of optimism.”

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Author:Martin Seligman

“Optimism generates hope...hope releases dreams...dreams set goals...enthusiasm follows”

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“Positive emotion can be about the past, the present, or the future. The positive emotions about the future include optimism, hope, faith, and trust. Those about the present include joy, ecstasy, calm, zest, ebullience, pleasure, and (most importantly) flow; these emotions are what most people usually mean when they casually-but much too narrowly-talk about "happiness." The positive emotions about the past include satisfaction, contentment, fulfillment, pride, and serenity.”

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Book:Authentic Happiness

Source: Authentic Happiness

“Changing the destructive things you say to yourself when you experience the setbacks that life deals all of us is the central skill of optimism.”

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Book:Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

Source: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

“Optimism is invaluable for the meaningful life. With a firm belief in a positive future, you can throw yourself into the service of that which is larger than you are.”

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Book:Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

Source: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life

“Optimism is a tool with a certain clear set of benefits: it fights depression, it promotes achievement and produces better health.”

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Author:Martin Seligman

“When it comes to our health, there are essentially four things under our control: the decision not to smoke, a commitment to exercise, the quality of our diet, and our level of optimism. And optimism is at least as beneficial as the others.”

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Author:Martin Seligman

About the Author

Born: August 12, 1942
Known for: Psychologist
Quotes: 65

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Authentic HappinessRelated source material

Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your LifeRelated source material

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