Comments on: Why I’m an Optimist http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/ my personal rant blog Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:57:21 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Mike McNamara http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Mike McNamara Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:30:50 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-76 A glass that is half-way filled of Laphroaig (15 year) is neither half-full nor half-empty. It's just delicious. A glass that is half-way filled of Laphroaig (15 year) is neither half-full nor half-empty. It’s just delicious.

]]> By: LIVEdigitally » Blog Archive » Sorry (where’s JT??) http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-68 LIVEdigitally » Blog Archive » Sorry (where’s JT??) Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:39:29 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-68 [...] any kind of judgment call regarding “another Great Depression”. Granted I’m an optimist, but I have yet to see a single financial expert who’s actually been correct through this [...] [...] any kind of judgment call regarding “another Great Depression”. Granted I’m an optimist, but I have yet to see a single financial expert who’s actually been correct through this [...]

]]> By: SK Lee http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-65 SK Lee Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:41:42 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-65 You reiterated what I recently read about optimists, who see the world more realistically than pessimists and that is what makes them better equipped to deal with obstacles. Rather than be overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness, which pessimists are prone to do, optimists will acknowledge the obstacle and then figure ways to overcome it. Optimists also live 10 years longer. You reiterated what I recently read about optimists, who see the world more realistically than pessimists and that is what makes them better equipped to deal with obstacles. Rather than be overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness, which pessimists are prone to do, optimists will acknowledge the obstacle and then figure ways to overcome it.

Optimists also live 10 years longer.

]]> By: Dave Zatz http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-64 Dave Zatz Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:18:04 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-64 I'm more of a realist... It is what it is, and there's little I can do impact the fortunes of banks, fluctuations of Wall Street, or decisions of politicians. So I'll just continue to sail the seas of cheese and what will be, will be. I’m more of a realist… It is what it is, and there’s little I can do impact the fortunes of banks, fluctuations of Wall Street, or decisions of politicians. So I’ll just continue to sail the seas of cheese and what will be, will be.

]]> By: Hunter http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-63 Hunter Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:07:39 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-63 Great attitude and great approach to life. Thanks for the words. I make films and as a common practice aim to make sure each has an optimistic message. Too much negative stuff out there. Great attitude and great approach to life. Thanks for the words. I make films and as a common practice aim to make sure each has an optimistic message. Too much negative stuff out there.

]]> By: Louis Gray http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-62 Louis Gray Thu, 09 Oct 2008 02:24:17 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-62 I've been at the same company since 2001, so assuming this is the real deal, it will have been the second Bush recession I've had the opportunity to endure while at the same place. That I made it through the first and that the economy didn't flat-out disappear when all seemed so dire last time were both miracles, but we can expect the same this go-around as well. What we always need to remember in times of both boom and bust is that we are almost always focused on the "right now". At this point in time, things are ugly. But unless you're in debt, or lose your job, or need to sell low, you're not exactly impacted. There will be some belt-tightening for sure. Even my "buy low" ideas on the market are down big in the last few weeks. What we're doing is preparing for this to be very real and hoping we were wrong. I wouldn't call that optimism, but just playing it safe. I’ve been at the same company since 2001, so assuming this is the real deal, it will have been the second Bush recession I’ve had the opportunity to endure while at the same place. That I made it through the first and that the economy didn’t flat-out disappear when all seemed so dire last time were both miracles, but we can expect the same this go-around as well. What we always need to remember in times of both boom and bust is that we are almost always focused on the “right now”. At this point in time, things are ugly. But unless you’re in debt, or lose your job, or need to sell low, you’re not exactly impacted. There will be some belt-tightening for sure. Even my “buy low” ideas on the market are down big in the last few weeks. What we’re doing is preparing for this to be very real and hoping we were wrong. I wouldn’t call that optimism, but just playing it safe.

]]> By: Prolific Programmer http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-61 Prolific Programmer Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:38:47 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-61 Mr Evans, Mr Toeman: A true optimist is a season ticket holder for Newcastle United. Currently in the relegation places, St James' Park still sells out, week in week out. Mr Evans, Mr Toeman:
A true optimist is a season ticket holder for Newcastle United. Currently in the relegation places, St James’ Park still sells out, week in week out.

]]> By: Arjun http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-59 Arjun Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:12:59 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-59 That was a very uplifting post. You brought back a lot of memories from my college days too. I went to school at Georgia Tech and I too remember a specific moment in my life where I decided to take control. It was the most powerful feeling I've ever had seeing myself succeed. That was a very uplifting post. You brought back a lot of memories from my college days too. I went to school at Georgia Tech and I too remember a specific moment in my life where I decided to take control. It was the most powerful feeling I’ve ever had seeing myself succeed.

]]> By: The Tech Party May be Over But…. | Mark Evans http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-58 The Tech Party May be Over But…. | Mark Evans Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:03:22 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-58 [...] more, check out Dan Kimerling’s pep talk in TechCrunch. As well, Jeremy Toeman has a good post on staying [...] [...] more, check out Dan Kimerling’s pep talk in TechCrunch. As well, Jeremy Toeman has a good post on staying [...]

]]> By: Mark Evans http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/comment-page-1/#comment-57 Mark Evans Wed, 08 Oct 2008 19:01:50 +0000 http://www.jeremytoeman.com/why-im-an-optimist-57/#comment-57 Jeremy, One key point I'd like to make: rooting for the Maple Leafs would really make you an Optimist (with a capital "O") given how lousy they are going to be this year. :) I like your glass half full approach! Mark Jeremy,

One key point I’d like to make: rooting for the Maple Leafs would really make you an Optimist (with a capital “O”) given how lousy they are going to be this year. :)

I like your glass half full approach!

Mark

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