Seligman advocates "learned optimism," that by learning to expect…

Seligman advocates "learned optimism," that by learning to expect tribulations and occasional blue periods, a person can avoid the sort of discouragement that engenders depression.

— from The Instruments (Awareness/Perception/Expectations)

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