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Optimism is not just about being hopeful; part of it is about being grateful and content with something, even though that thing is not perfect. You know how people talk about the question, "Is the glass half empty or half full?" If you're being optimistic, you would say that the glass is half full, and you would be happy about it.

If you were being pessimistic, you would say that the glass is half empty and you would be upset about it. I think most people would rather be happy than upset. Convinced?