If I can be optimistic when I’m nearly dead, surely the rest of you can handle a little inflation.

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"Recognize reality even when you don’t like it— especially when you don’t like it."

- Charlie Munger

Awareness

"Don’t drift into self-pity because it doesn’t solve any problems. Generally speaking, envy, resentment, revenge, and self-pity are disastrous modes of thought."

- Charlie Munger

Self-awareness

"The big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting."

- Charlie Munger

Success

"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Insight

"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Wisdom

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"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."

- Winston Churchill

Optimism

"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

- Helen Keller

Optimism

"Opportunities don’t happen, you create them."

- Chris Grosser

Optimism

"You will soon feel as if nothing was done to you. The surgery will be fast and smooth. Good luck with your surgery!"

Optimism

"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism."

- Colleen Wilcox

Optimism