Our team is mostly comprised of optimists and we are often asked where all this optimism comes from and often these questions have led to enlightening conversations and so we decided to ask others in our community where they feel their optimism comes from?
Renegade Opera

Renegade Opera’s optimism is rooted in a deep belief in the transformative power of art, especially within a traditionally elitist and traditionally exclusionary medium like opera. We are fiercely committed to fostering inclusivity and championing underrepresented voices. Read More>>
Vivica Baker Bryant

It comes from being in some really dark places and deciding I wasn’t going to stay there. After trying everything else, I cracked the code: I started talking to myself like I would a best friend—positively and with grace. Read More>>
Kevin Marion

At an early age I learned the power of positive thinking. No matter what you are going through in life there is always something to be thankful for. I will often lean on nature when things get challenging. Read More>>
Devin Mackey

I think in order to understand where my optimism comes from, I need to first speak about the negativity that has followed me throughout my life. I grew up in a very negative household where hopes and dreams were regularly squashed, and I was constantly “put in my place” via backhanded compliments. Read More>>
Carolyn Baron

In large part, good body chemistry, I think! I’m lucky to have never experienced depression or other mood disorders. But having been witness to friends and family who have grappled with it, I’ll readily admit it gives me an undeserved advantage when it comes to my positive outlook. Read More>>
Kiara Jones

Well, I grew up not really knowing how to handle my emotions, or even recognize them sometimes. I grew up playing sports and even doing things that were supposed to be fun and releasing, I found ways to hate myself for my mistakes. Read More>>
Nikolas Bentel

My optimism comes from a belief in the potential of creativity to transform even the most ordinary moments into something extraordinary. It’s rooted in my upbringing, where curiosity was encouraged, and in the countless hours I’ve spent making things—whether designing, writing, or building something new. Read More>>
Briana Dixon

I feel like I’ve experienced several miracles in my life so a lot of my optimism comes from that. Things always seem to work out when and how they need to. Even with the challenges I faced when first starting my business, I feel were for the best. Read More>>
Christopher Noel

My optimism comes from seeing the power of storytelling and creativity to transform businesses and lives. Whether it’s through photography, branding, or sharing inspiring stories on *CachetChris.com*, I’ve witnessed how the right message can shift perspectives and open doors. Read More>>
Lisa Bologna

Optimism comes from joy within. Finding your true meaning and what you contribute to the world has to start from the heart. I have been an artist all my life. I can remember being in elementary school around Halloween time and it was parents night the next week. Read More>>
Michelle Mueller

Optimism is so powerful. I always try to stay positive. I think it stems from my anxiety disorder. When you are anxious as often as I am, you start to change your thinking patterns. Read More>>
Bishop Osei

I think it comes from understanding that at the end of the day, my perspective on whatever I’m dealing with is the deciding factor on whether or not the situation is helpful or harmful. Read More>>
Matthew Sims

Starting young I set my life path to challenging/hard with selfish thinking and doing, which got me into a lot of trouble. For greater than 15 years I thought there was no way out of this hard life, that I was a victim of the system or circumstance. Read More>>
Ephesian Brown

My optimism comes from putting in the work/ GRINDING. I have the same routine every day, consistently improving my craft. I believe in the philosophy of “chop wood, carry water”—if I keep putting in the work, I’ll master my field, and if I keep going beyond that, I’ll become the best in the space. Read More>>
K Banks

After years of struggling with depression, I needed to find new ways to reward wire my thinking in order to become optimistic and positive. Read More>>
Patrick Stephens

My optimism comes from a variety of sources. First and foremost, I believe life is beautiful. And not necessarily because of all the good—a large part of my perspective comes from all the bad that has occurred. The bad moments provide lessons, learnings, and growth. Read More>>
Mika Mccalla

Optimism is a unique state of mind, as it is not something someone can flip on and off. If you truly want to be an optimist, you have to work at it.
People often confuse optimism with happiness, or a seemingly happy outward appearance, but optimism can come in many forms. Read more>>
Aleksandra Tryniecka

Looking back at my life, I might admit that it has not always been what one calls “a bed of roses”, but I would also argue that this fact strenghtens my optimism even more. I decided to be optimistic against all odds and then, I discovered that one is capable of creating one’s own reality from scratch – and one is capable of filling it with the most cherished qualities, optimism including. Read More>>
Rocki & Chaveevah North End Update

Optimism comes from a number of things: shifting your perspective to look at what’s positive–perhaps, even in the face of what’s negative; and amplifying what’s positive instead of devaluing or dismissing it. Read More>>
Kevin Hopkins

A lot of it comes from my family! I used to live with my Uncle Ern. And everyday when I would see him and ask how he was doing he would say. If you wake up and you’re breathing, it’s a good day and that’s how I live. Read More>>
Boulos Haddad

My optimism is deeply tied to my viewpoint that people are good in nature and that the options to do good in the world are plentiful if the will and drive to do it are there. This sort of optimism doesn’t come overnight though. Read More>>
Alex Cordova

I never really thought about this personally, but many interesting questions have been raised throughout various topics. One question that I often get asked in public, at work, during gigs, and by family and friends is where I find the drive and ability to keep my mind focused despite the circumstances and everything happening around me. Read More>>
Carmen Deleon

Optimism comes from within. It is a choice that you make every single day. It’s an opportunity to be your best, do your best, and give your best. Read More>>
Ilayda Atlas

I think my optimism comes from how I view life. I’ve always believed that life is short and uniquely mine to live. The world isn’t as big as it seems, and the time we have here is even shorter. This perspective makes me value each moment and see challenges as opportunities. Read More>>
David Wyley Long

“Optimism, The Right Stuff!” I fondly recall this epic speech I created with my Speech teacher Mrs. Joyce Crowder in the fall of 1993. I just arrived at Thomas M. Cooley High School, and I was trying to figure out this huge school, a mile from my house and a world away from the comfort of my middle school. Read more>>
Quinn Liu

My optimistic perspective comes from a deep understanding of life and a firm belief in the future. Through the years, I’ve come to realize that a positive mindset is key to maintaining good health, and that physical well-being is the foundation of everything I do. Read More>>
Caroline Allen

Growing up as an older sister, it was essential for me to take care of my little brothers. They were overwhelming and stubborn, but they’ve now grown to be my favorite little friends. Read More>>
Leinz Cherilus

law of assumption, by neville goddard and before that the bible it self.. both teach the same thing in essence.. so i put both in pot and made my spin so to speak… been doing it so long, i no lnger see anything as a problem or issue… Read More>>
Stephanie Munch

Optimism comes mainly from experience. After 40 years, we’ve been through things, some of them not easy, and we’ve learned to deal with them. There’s a door that opens, you’ve developed skills and resilience. Read More>>
Shauna Casale

I inherited my optimistic outlook on life from my dad. For as long as I can remember, my dad always had a smile on his face, and a charisma about him that drew others toward his light. At the beginning of 2024, I was awarded a certificate that called out my “Eternal Optimism” by the corporate company where I was an employee. Read More>>
Susan Webster

I think it’s something that just came as a result of my youth and my personality. I wake up each day looking forward to the positives. I know that in the end, it’s all going to be alright, so I can find ways to find the good in everything. And find solutions where there may be roadblocks. It’s a part of everything I do. Read More>>
Laura Wyman
I find hope and optimism in my faith. Despite seemingly insurmountable circumstances, I have been able to overcome situations that individually cripple many. Frightening medical issues, domestic violence, divorce, financial ruin and rebuild, career pivots, life-altering medical diagnosis, and most recently fighting for my mobility has strengthen my resolve and cemented my belief in God all the more. This refusal to quit is not of my own doing, but rather from the inner strength and resilience that comes only from faith in a Higher power. Read More>>
Jasmine Thomas-Gainey

I get my optimism from the way that I was raised. For as long as I can remember I was taught to follow my dreams, no matter how big they were. This was especially pushed by the women around me, and coming up with my business was no different. Read More>>
Keithm McClinton

Being born and raised in Chicago, I learned to appreciate the fact that my family came from a small town in Mississippi (Gloster) to make a better life for us. Read More>>