“Optimism can be thought of as a cheery disposition to always look on the bright side of life, even despite the evidence. It is an attitude that can easily breed complacency and inaction. Hope, on the other hand, is a more active and radical ideal that recognizes the real possibility of failure, yet at the same time holds on to the prospect of success despite the odds, driven by a deep commitment to an outcome we value.” SuccessHopeFailureCommitmentOptimismOutcome Book:The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking Source: The Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking