[quote=scaredycat]not all humans are optimists by nature. there’s a range. In fact, large swaths of us are whatare called “defensive pessimists”. we plan for the wrost and expect it as a probably outcome and plan for it. Optimism is not what allows people to take risks; optimism is what allows people to take dumb risks. Low expectations in life are the secret to happiness. [/quote]
I disagree, being fairly accurate about expectations is the key to whatever.For instance I expected this cheap wine to make me fairly happy but not falling on my face happy.