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• Learned Optimism is a classic of positive psychology from the father of the field.  
  
• Martin Seligman is the most distinguished researcher of learned helplessness, pessimism, optimism and flourishing. 
  
• His book explains the differences between optimistic and pessimistic thinking and how the latter can lead to depression. 
  
• Learned Optimism recounts studies and stories on the benefits that optimism can bring to all major areas of your life. 
  
• An epidemic in depression globally has made the message of Learned Optimism more relevant than ever.

*Theme 1: Pessimism and Optimism - 4:39

*Theme 2: How Pessimism Can Lead to Depression - 13:24

*Theme 3: How to Become More Optimistic - 24:39



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HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEWS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE HERE:



https://www.ted.com/talks/martin_seligman_on_the_state_of_psychology?language=en#t-365732

https://www.coursera.org/lecture/positive-psychology-visionary-science/health-is-a-skill-learned-optimism-bYUAf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HH0sssQzQGg



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Full Title: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life



Year of Book Publication: 1991



Book Author: Martin Seligman



To purchase the complete edition of this book click here:

https://www.amazon.com/Learned-Optimism-Change-Your-Mind/dp/1400078393



Book Insight Writer: Rafal Jennek

Editor: Tom Butler-Bowdon

Producers: Daniel Gonzalez & Gabriel Mara

Production Manager: Karin Richey

Curator: Tom Butler-Bowdon