Optimism is the invisible ingredient that powers so much of the incredible progress in society – from entrepreneurs and investors to artists and creatives who believe in something and are optimistic enough to risk their time, money, and reputation. We asked some of the most optimistic folks we know where they think they get their optimism form.
Catchfire
For us it’s all about the people. When we get to perform and meet great folks at our shows, or even when we hear the excitement from people on social media, that makes us optimistic for the future. It pushes us towards our dreams and goals of bringing people together through our music, and gives us a pleasant reminder that we can do that and that there are lots of great people out there who will be happy to join us on that journey. Read more>>
Shay Dubois
As a trauma therapist I hold so much optimism for my clients. Often they come to me after years of talk therapy and feeling like nothing has really helped. They have almost lost hope. They processed events on a cognitive level, but there is still residue of the trauma in the body. This continues to cause them difficulty in functioning in their daily lives. Read more>>
Rachel Cardenas
My optimism comes from my life’s journey. I always felt that I had a purpose because I was looked at different from others my age. From the beginning of my school years, I was bullied and picked on because of my family’s financial difficulties. We were a low-income household, and we had to get by with what we had. Even though we were experiencing this in our lives, we had an appreciation for the small things in life: a bed to sleep on, bread to eat, a school to attend, and roof over our heads, etc). I was just thankful for it all which is what many people take for granted. I didn’t have many friends, but I had a dog that showed me “real unconditional love”. So, I guess you can say, I looked for the positive side of everything and that truly shaped my optimism today in what I do. Read more>>
Lisa Kline
My optimism comes from being a true entrepreneur. It is a way of life, my personality and a gift I was born with. I have always used it to guide all of my decisions not only in work but personal as well. You can’t be a risk taker or visionary without being optimistic, or your thoughts, dreams, ideas and concepts will never come to life in a pure authentic way. Being positive opens up the playing field and is a very important energy to have around you and one you give off. Read more>>
Lauren Schwartz
In working toward my goals for my ideal life I cultivate optimism by reminding myself of the reasons “why” do I do what I do, establishing a clear vision of my goals, and emotionally feeling the win and goal achieved. It’s easy to get consumed by the negative thoughts in your head, that are constantly trying to pull you away from your purpose and efforts toward fulfillment, peace, and love; so taking time to connect to my higher power by keeping the answer to my “why”, focusing on my intention & emotionally experiencing the win already won, is how I stay motivated, disciplined, and optimistic throughout my days. Every day is a challenge, compromised of smaller challenges that we are faced with, and they can derail us from productivity and progressive movement toward our goals if we lose connection, and sensation, to the high vibration of source and our reason for being and our goals for success. Read more>>
Luke Lidell
I think staying positive is a super power. I think it’s a main key to being creative, and it keeps the process flowing. Even if your creativity dives into darker realms, you still need positivity to keep producing. To be excited about what you’re making. I also practice daily gratitude. Waking up in the morning with a sound mind and body is a real blessing in itself. Being born a free-thinking human, that suspends on a giant rock that is flying through the cosmos is incredible. I had a lot of friends die young. That had a very big impact on me, and I don’t want to take one day for granted. Read more>>
Birgit Sas-sundquest
Everybody has good and bad periods in their life. But it is never so dark that it won’t become light again. We all know the feeling of despair, thinking it will never get better. But if you just keep on breathing slowly but surely it will get better again. And then you look back on a period that was dark, but it also has thought you a lot. Read more>>
Myriam Blankaert
First of all, thank you for having me! I was born and raised in France, which comes with a certain joie de vivre. That’s our motto. Keep a light heart, no matter the circumstances. My family paid a big price through two world wars. My grandfather was in the Resistance during WW2 and I grew up listening to his stories. From his childhood, he remembered bombs shattering windows and having to take shelter in the basement with his ailing grandmother. Then as a young man, he was taken prisoner twice trying to liberate France from the Nazis. The first time, he escaped a POW camp in Ukraine and walked on foot over 1500 km, overcoming hunger and fear until he was recaptured and sent back. Read more>>
Yinzhu Yao
Confidence, definite confidence. That does not mean t I’m arrogant; rather, it reflects a clear understanding of my abilities. I’m fully aware that I’m not an omnipotent person, but I make an effort to avoid areas where I’m not strong, and when facing adversity, I don’t give up—I find a way out. At the same time, maintaining a good mindset is important. Life is tough, and it’s impossible to feel enthusiastic all the time, but it’s crucial to have the right attitude when it matters most. Read more>>
Morgan Szymanski
I think sometimes with how difficult it can be in our day to day one of the biggest things than I strive to do is bring positivity into everything I do. Sometimes it can be difficult to stay optimistic, but it can suck an amazing difference in just the way that you live. Read more>>
Sally Ekus
“No honey, you can’t go trick or treating this year” When I was three and a half, I was diagnosed with Leukemia. When my blood counts were so low that my immune system was extra compromised, I couldn’t do even the most every day activities like go to school, let alone trick or treat on Halloween. Read more>>
Emily Grey
My optimism stems from my deep connection with art. Growing up I always had this creative outlook on life, from drawing on napkins at the restaurant, spending every waking second doing some craft, or simply admiring the faces you can see in the clouds. I came from a town where art was not a common career path. It wasn’t until 2020, during that pandemic, that my wheels started to turn. I began to look into art school to further my passion. I switched from becoming an engineer to studying 3D character animation at SCAD. I wanted to do something different compared to my friends growing up. Read more>>
