'Optimism is the enemy of action', according to a recent article in The Atlantic Magazine.\r
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The article reviews a recent book by Dr. Gabriele Oetiggen which questions the benefits of positive thinking. Based on some 20 years of study, Dr. Oetiggen concludes that 'positive thinking' often equates to unbridled optimism and leads to a failure to recognize or address obstacles. She therefore introduces a new concept which she calls 'mental contrasting'.
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