The Optimism Challenge

THE OPTIMISM CHALLENGE We surveyed more than 2,400 people, asking them to share important events that happened to them in the past, along with ones that might happen in the future. THE PAST THE FUTURE Not surprisingly, most people shared an even mix of good and bad events But when it came to their future, most people predicted only good things would happen. 40% Health Issues Employment Success 84% Negative Positive Loss of a Loved One Relationship Success Traveling School Success Traveling Birth Financial Challenges Divorce Employment Success Health Issues New Home School Success Birth Loss of a Loved One 60% 16% New Home Positive Negative Relationship Success IT'S HUMAN NATURE TO BE OPTIMISTIC ABOUT THE FUTURE BUT IT'S IMPORTANT TO PREPARE OURSELVES FOR ANYTHING THE FUTURE MIGHT BRING.