Heard this NPR radio story yesterday. Seems we over-estimate positive results and under-estimate negative results. Hell that seems to be my whole life imperative. Yes, I see life through rose-colored glasses. I think it's probably the only way to get out of bed, to give anything a try.
Now this may not be "realistic," but that kind of realism seems like a buzz-kill. Yes there are risks, yes, there are negative outcomes in the future, yes, I may be setting myself up for disappointment and disillusionment. But that's OK. I just have to re-adjust those rose-colored glasses every once in awhile.
I mean, I think we need to try to see things clearly, but nothing wrong with a tint of rose...
That's life baby. It's beautiful, right?