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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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“The optimistic style of explaining good events is the opposite of that used for bad events: It's internal rather than external.”

Used Style Events Opposites Optimistic Internals Explaining Helplessness

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

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

“Success requires persistence, the ability to not give up in the face of failure. I believe that optimistic explanatory style is the key to persistence.”

Giving Believe Faces I Believe Ability Style Failure Keys Giving Up Optimistic Persistence Not Giving Up Helplessness

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

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

“Some find that very optimistic people have benign illusions about themselves. These people may think they have more control, or more skill, than they actually do. Others have found that optimistic people have a good handle on reality. The jury is still out.”

People Thinking May Stills Reality Found Psychology Skills Illusion Handle Optimistic Jury Benign Positive Psychology

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“Positive, optimistic sales people sell more than pessimistic sales people.”

People Sells Optimistic Being Positive Pessimistic Positive Optimistic Sales People

Author:Martin Seligman

About the Author

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

Books & Sources

Authentic HappinessRelated source material

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

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