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.
Veena Kondapalli
The one thing that I have learnt from my father from a young age is Optimism. Once you see the world with a positive outlook, the outcome is always positive. Once you believe in a blind faith that everything in the universe works for your best interest, things happen in that way. It helps in overcoming challenges and obstacles that we face in our lives. Read More>>
Amy Regan
My optimism comes from seeing my impact on the community. By providing opportunities, space, access, and helping make connections, I see a solid return for my efforts. Knowing that I am able to create this community and impact so many lives is what keeps my spirits up. Read More>>
Paola Cipollina
It comes from the hope that even the worst moments of our lives are meant to pass Read More>>
Robert Grosz
Repeated people who tell us, don’t quit, you are doing good things and we support you for that. Read More>>
Lauren Maqueira
The power of story telling is what I believe is worth defending. Classic literature that is still talked about to this day, even though it was written hundreds of years ago, means that it still resonates with humanity. Read More>>
Beckett Brueggemann
My optimism is in my community and in my craft. I believe in the community of craft-based and craft-inspired artists who have been infinitely generous with their time, knowledge, materials, and care. I have been blessed with people and spaces that generate, encourage, and validate makers across their varied pursuits. Through this community, I have found my path (winding and ever-twisting though it may be). Read More>>
Laila Abdul-Hadi Jadallah
Optimism for me is rooted in perspective, and that comes from my mother. Knowing that, despite any challenge, regret, or imposter syndrome I have felt – whether personal or professional – that I still come from a place of privilege and opportunity is important. Read More>>
Alexandra Espinal
I believe that being optimistic is the only moral choice. The mind is a sponge, and it expands itself to behave based on the ideas, experiences, thoughts and so on, that you feed it – if you feed it purely negative thoughts based on some negative experiences and ignoring hope then your option list is a lot shorter. Read More>>
Dario Saliani
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve always, naturally leaned on the positive side of things. Not in a delusional way – Actually, now that I think about it… maybe I am a little delusional, but I always looked for option 3, when all I was presented with was two sad options. Read More>>
Samson Koletkar
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when it began, but optimism has always been my default setting. One idea that stayed with me early on is the notion that life moves like a wheel—with inevitable ups and downs. When you’re at your lowest point, the only direction left is up. That perspective stuck. Read More>>
Aarron Hunt
Optimism, for me, isn’t something I wake up with every day fully charged and ready to go—it’s something I choose, often in moments when it would be much easier not to. It comes from experience. From seeing plans fall apart and still finding a way forward. Read More>>
Gvantsa Butskhrikidze
My optimism comes from overcoming challenges and continuing anyway. As a musician, I’ve learned that setbacks are not failures but part of the journey. Music has shown me that beauty often comes from struggle, and that keeps me hopeful. I trust that consistency, honesty, and passion eventually lead to meaningful results, both in art and in life. Read More>>
