{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/661405e8eaef9600162c0847/66d4a133101d84cb2565dfb5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"253. Optimism","description":"<p>We all know that optimism is a good thing.&nbsp;&nbsp;And in life, there is indeed much to be optimistic about.&nbsp;&nbsp;But the world can also be a cruel place, and the realities of life can sometimes be harsh.&nbsp;&nbsp;So what exactly does it mean to be optimistic?&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there such thing as a healthy dose of pessimism?&nbsp;&nbsp;Is it better to veer on the realist side of life and be pleasantly surprised when things go your way, or is having an optimistic outlook the key to a happier and more meaningful life?&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill Burke, founder of The Optimism Institute, joins the podcast.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Optimism Institute</strong> - https://www.theoptimisminstitute.com</p><p><strong>Blue Sky Podcast</strong> - <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-sky/id1670686589\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/blue-sky/id1670686589</a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsored by <strong>Cassette Cycling </strong>- Check out their amazing cycling shirts at <strong>https://cassette-cycling.com/</strong>. </p>","author_name":"Snack Labs"}