Pessimism > optimism

“The key to happiness is low expectations.”

Pragmatic pessimism — an mindset that’s been the foundation of my well-being for as long as I can remember.

We think of Ebenezer Scrooge when we think of pessimism.

Pessimism is a condition, a tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

Pragmatic pessimism is the mental preparation for life to be derailed.

This is not negative — but realistic.

Want to learn more about effective pessimism?

Tim Ferriss gives a 5 minute talk on this subject.

See you tomorrow.