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Optimism early, pessimism in the middle, optimism late. Your starting position has to be somewhat optimistic or you'll talk yourself out of getting … - James Clear
" "Optimism early, pessimism in the middle, optimism late.
Your starting position has to be somewhat optimistic or you'll talk yourself out of getting started. Believing in what you are about to do does not guarantee success, but a lack of belief can prevent it.
Once you've committed, pessimism becomes useful. Question things. Find holes in your plan. Hold yourself to a high standard and try to identify your mistaken beliefs before they become your misplaced actions.
After you've spent some time troubleshooting, it's back to optimism again. Nothing will ever be perfect, but you have to act anyway. Progress requires the courage to forge ahead despite the inevitable obstacles.
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James Clear (born 1986) is an American writer and public speaker known for Self-improvement.
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