Learned Optimism (Abridged): How to Change Your Mind and Your Life Audiobook

" I realyl wanted to like this one, but it just didn't connect for me. "

" I think this book was written for me! I wish someone would have taught me about this when I was 10. "

" Interesting and Practical book. I heard a motivational speaker use material from this book. It was a good review of the benefits from optimism and how to change pessimistic thoughts. Easy to skim through. "

" Still doesn't make much sense to me to explain positive events in exactly the opposite way one explains negative events, (wouldn't it seem more rational to believe all events are transient, specific and largely externalized?) but there's some really useful stuff here. "

" An engaging, evidence-based narrative explaining how pessimism and optimism shape peoples' lives in unexpected and profound ways. The book explains the mechanisms at work and offers proven strategies for the adventurous reader. "

" I enjoy reading books by Dr Seligman but I think this one was my favorite. "

" I read this book as it seemed overwhelming to process not-so-wonderful changes at NASA and within our own organization. As leaders we are obligated to at least paint an objective picture of change. What I found was some helpful advice, but ultimately not much that changed my outlook. It turns out that Seligman recommends retaining a certain amount of pessimism in occupations that must guard against the most consequential failures. "

" I read this book as part of a work project to build a more positive team atmosphere. It didn't really fit for work, but it was a good personal growth book. I liked that the author explains the scientific aspect behind how he came up with his theory. And the answer to learning to be an optimist was incredibly simple, so it's applicable for everyone. "

" I am a big fan of Martin Seligman's works, and his way of going deep down into the minds of human to explain the basics. He has vast experience on this field and from that comes a deep insight. "

" I thinking about optimism will help you to be optimistic. "

" Excellent research and principles on the power of optimism. Encourages you to believe you too can learn to be an optimist! "

" Fingers crossed... "

" For a book about optimism, this sure had a negative tone to it. What I got out of what I did read: optimism is vital for success and happiness. You can learn to be optimistic. The way to tell if you are optimistic is how you handle it when things go wrong. "

" Interesting ways to have that little voice in your head tell you positive things, rather than negative things. "

" Quite deep study into optimism and pessimism. "

" I began to lose hope that there would be tools for learning optimism (see what I did there) about two thirds through. Can't fault the author for wanting to back up his findings and methods with research, but still, the "how-to" bit of the book takes maybe 50 pages. "

" One big reason I liked this book was his extensive descriptions about the research he'd done on optimism, since I decided to do a project for my Kinesiology class on exercise and optimism. The "meat" of the book (the techniques to actually learn optimism) don't show up until the last four chapters. "

" I very interesting book with very important information about dealing with depression. I highly recommend reading if you have ever battled dark thoughts. "

" I like self-help books that have a scientific backing. This book really helped clarify for me what optimism is and why its valuable. "

" very well written and interesting. though the middle chapters explaining optimism in different settings can be skimmed because they all say the same thing...positive people do better. his techniques do work well. as a therapist i have used them for several years with success. "

" habits of thinking, temporary, in canoe of life on stream, pessimist gives up quickly, recognize and observe mood and inclinations, hopeful, persistent, actionable, measurable outcomes. "

" So far, LOVING this book - Marty Seligman just makes sense. "

" Much of this book is interesting, but it promises more than it delivers. "

" had to read it for work. There were some interesting things in this book; it turned out to be a better read than the cover/genre would suggest. Still, to buy any of it you really have to be drinking the kool-aid. "

" I know it's pop psychology, but I find his concept of " explanatory style" applies very well to teaching. Scientific studies integrated with anecdotal examples. "

" Not as I expected, It's full of experiments rather than advices and techniques.. "

" So far so good. I like it alot. "

" An interesting technique for releasing the negativity in your thoughts. I would like to have seen some data and study results to back up some of the statements they made. I can see where rumination on the negative makes people annoying. "

" I wonderful, educational work about self-improvement in an epidemic of negativity. "

" Pretty good little book, more concepts of positive change. "

" A bit repetitive at points, but still has very useful info on how to gauge your own optimism/pessimism level and why it is important. "

" amazing book - i highly recommed it! "

" I learned about ways I can think through my negative thoughts and emotions and focus more on the positive and how I can control my life. I didn't agree with everything said about depression or individualism, though. "

" I consider myself an optimist and didn't think I'd get much out of this book. While a lot of it was revision, it had a wealth of good techniques and codified a lot of things I only knew instinctively. Also contains some amazing research that has gone into explanatory style. "