Amos was not merely an optimist. He himself to be an optimist because he had decided pessimism was stupid. When you are a pessimist and the bad thing happens, you live it twice, Amos liked to say. Once when you worry about it and the second time when it happens.
Amos held a unique perspective on optimism and pessimism. He considered himself an optimist not out of blind hope, but because he found negativity to be unproductive. According to Amos, the mindset of a pessimist led to unnecessary suffering, as one would experience anxiety about potential misfortunes, only to feel the same distress when those fears materialized.
His philosophy underscores the idea that worrying about negative outcomes does not prevent them and only amplifies the emotional burden. By embracing optimism, Amos aimed to minimize the emotional toll associated with anticipating bad events, highlighting the importance of a positive outlook in facing life's uncertainties.
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