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Happy People Are Successful, According to Science. Here’s How to Be More Optimistic
Inc. • Nov 17, 2025Would you like to be more optimistic? Your answer should probably be yes. You may think of optimism, especially in these dispiriting times, as Pollyannaish or naïve. But, it turns out, optimism is pretty much a superpower. Across decades, study after study has shown that optimism leads to longer lifespans, better health, and more success.