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"Most people measure their happiness in terms of physical pleasure and material possession. Could they win some visible goal which they have set on the horizon, how happy they could be! Lacking this gift or that circumstance, they would be miserable. If happiness is to be so measured, I who cannot hear or see have every reason to sit in a corner with folded hands and weep. If I am happy in spite of my deprivations, if my happiness is so deep that it is a faith, so thoughtful that it becomes a philosophy of life,—if, in short, I am an optimist, my testimony to the creed of optimism is worth hearing. As sinners stand up in meeting and testify to the goodness of God, so one who is called afflicted may rise up in gladness of conviction and testify to the goodness of life."—From Helen Keller's «Optimisim.»

„Kolida Peterburi? Kakitegu!” otsustasin kohkluseta. Tunnen linna juba lapsepolvest ja pulbitseb ju ka minus emalt saadud kuum vene veri. Ei tule mulle sealt ullatust!Peterburi otsustas teisiti. Seadis kavala loksu, porgatas kokku ulelinnastumise hadadega, aristokraatliku kergusega mangis minu iseloomuomadusi mu enda vastu. Sappi pritsides raksusin pealesunnitud joudeelu spliinis, kogesin oma nahal tanapaeva Akaki Akakievitsi elu, kukkusin labi igas katses midagigi muuta. Kuni votsin linna opetusi kuulda – et voidelda tuleb endaga, mitte temaga. Alles siis hakkas linna kullusesarv toole ning kinkis helde kaega voimalusi ja arenguruumi; andis votme ka peidetud rikkuste juurde.See on lugu oma hingesoppidest negativismi valjapoletamisest. Lugu linnast, kus miski ei lahe siledalt ja rahulikult; kus tapavad voi paastavad pisiasjad ning iseenda suhtumine neisse.Mailis Hudilainen

Sharpen your skills and shape attitudes to achieve high levels of success personally and professionally The Optimism Advantage offers tangible, proven techniques for turning life's obstacles into opportunities with confidence and competence. Today's economy offers plenty of reasons to feel powerless and frustrated. But why would you, when it offers just as many reasons to be optimistic, resourceful, and persistent? After all, adversity is everywhere…but it's how you handle adversity that makes the difference in your personal and professional life. Each chapter provides new ways to sharpen your own skills and help others to face ever-present organizational and personal challenges with the kind of positive attitude that leads to resilience and results. Presents important truths for maintaining your sanity and effectiveness during times of economic or organizational turmoil Shows you how to turn yourself into a valuable, recyclable asset, rather than a disposable «employee» Author Terry Paulson is a preeminent expert on the human side of optimism and a powerful, renowned professional speaker The Optimism Advantage offers much needed relief, hope, and practical tools for everyone who feels trapped and powerless in the face of current economic conditions.