Positively Pessimistic
Jeff found an article in the Atlantic that posits that a certain type of negative thinking, called defensive pessimism, might actually be more conducive to productivity and well-being than thinking positively. Anthony, of course, is all over this idea, and calls it pragmatic. Could expecting the worst actually be beneficial? What about if you're seven years old? Hey! If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen. Here's the iTunes link: [http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns](http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns) Jeff on Twitter: [http://twitter.com/jeffcannata](http://twitter.com/jeffcannata) Anthony on Twitter: [http://twitter.com/acarboni](http://twitter.com/acarboni) This show is entirely listener supported. See how you can help on our Patreon page: [http://patreon.com/wehaveconcerns](http://patreon.com/wehaveconcerns) Article: [http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/dont-think-positively/379993/](http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/dont-think-positively/379993/)
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Jeff found an article in the Atlantic that posits that a certain type of negative thinking, called defensive pessimism, might actually be more conducive to productivity and well-being than thinking positively. Anthony, of course, is all over this idea, and calls it pragmatic. Could expecting the worst actually be beneficial? What about if you're seven years old?
Hey! If you're enjoying the show, please take a moment to rate/review it on whatever service you use to listen. Here's the iTunes link: http://bit.ly/wehaveconcerns
Jeff on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jeffcannata
Anthony on Twitter: http://twitter.com/acarboni
This show is entirely listener supported. See how you can help on our Patreon page: http://patreon.com/wehaveconcerns
Article: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2014/09/dont-think-positively/379993/
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