Learned Optimism
Trace how explanations of setbacks shape persistence and mood, and practice disputing pessimistic thoughts while keeping a realistic view when decisions carry serious risks.
15 parts, about 30 minutes to read.
At a glance
- Author
- Martin E. Seligman
- Parts
- 15 parts
- Reading time
- about 30 minutes
- The whole book
- Also to read in full
What the summary covers
- Two Ways of Looking at Life2 min
- Learning to Be Helpless2 min
- Explaining Misfortune2 min
- Ultimate Pessimism2 min
- How You Think, How You Feel2 min
- Success at Work3 min
- Children and Parents: The Origins of Optimism2 min
- School2 min
- Sports2 min
- Health2 min
- Politics, Religion, and Culture: A New Psychohistory2 min
- The Optimistic Life2 min
- Helping Your Child Escape Pessimism1 min
- The Optimistic Organization2 min
- Flexible Optimism2 min
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