Thank Grog It’s Firday!
Ah…another week of insanity. But, we aren’t going to go there. The fact is, these days, you can’t even tell where “there” is, let alone actually “go there.”
Like so many things in life, it seems that those who are mostly optimistic have a life that is simply easier, and perhaps even beneficial to living longer. In fact, a recent study published last month, states that “individuals with greater optimism are more likely to live longer and to achieve exceptional longevity, that is, living to age 85 or older.”
Now, THAT’S an optimistic view of optimism.
I would argue, that if one isn’t pragmatic, there is a good chance that one may not live to be 85, because you may be inclined to do something stupid, that cuts your life short. But, the experts don’t seem to agree. I’m guessing the experts are all women. Which I’ll get to in a minute…
This battle between the “glass half full” and “the glass needs to be washed” crew here at TSTO Addicts became evident once again, as Safi, Alissa and I gave our opinions about the “Future of the Game” during our Addicts Live taping (which airs Tomorrow, Live on Video).
I do wish that I had the capacity to be more of a “Bliss Ninny,” in life. I think I WOULD be happier if I could ignore most of what goes on around me. But, I’m not. So I can’t. And because of that, I am branded as “cranky.”
Where do YOU fall in this debate? Let’s take a little Pop-Quiz to find out…
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