“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.”
Quote by Martin Seligman
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Martin Seligman
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. more
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