Learned Optimism
Martin Seligman
7 people recommended it in 6 threads, 2011–2023.
What people on Hacker News said
Good book that gives you a framework to become more optimistic.
Whenever something bad happens to me or I come across a mental block, I use a few techniques from the book to keep it from affecting me.
Really helpful if you grew up in an environment that hammered pessimism into your core. Has been life changing.
I keep going back to Learned Optimism by Martin Seligman quite a bit.
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