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Tang Soo Do Focus Episode 61- Optimism vs. Positivity

Steve Season 2 Episode 61

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On the surface, Optimism and positivity seem like the same thing but there are important differences.  Optimism comes from resilien e and overcoming past challenges while Positivity stems more form a mindset that may not be rooted in the reality of your current situation.  Dr. Deepika Chopra has an  interesting taka eon this and expounds in the episode of the podcast Lifekit"-Good Vibes Only?"

https://www.npr.org/2026/03/17/nx-s1-5749561/good-vibes-only-the-science-behind-optimism-and-manifestation

This episode examines how Tang Soo Do makes us perfect for expressing optimism and warns how being too positive can be problematic.