Some people think that they are inherently pessimistic and that others won the winning ticket in the "Happiness Lottery." They are unaware of how their explanatory style affects themselves as well as those around them. For pessimists, they filter most incoming information as personal, pervasive, and permanent. Optimistic people are less likely to become depressed, are more resilient, and live longer. Learn how to cross over from the dark side to a more optimistic lifestyle . . .