Optimism: The How and Why

"Optimism is the foundation of resilience," wrote @victorperton in "Optimism: The How and Why" amazon.com/dp/B09HFXWMJ4

Real resilience begins with a deep belief that the future holds value. Optimists are often more resilient because they believe the future is worth building. That belief moves them forward, even when the path is uncertain. And when adversity comes, they endure. amazon.com/dp/B09HFXWMJ4

Very good to see the infectious optimists @victorperton and @sapinker laughing and sharing their optimism.

With Victor Perton (@victorperton) on my Thinkable (@thinkableevents) tour.

@victorperton @sapinker Very good to see @victorperton and @sapinker laughing and sharing their optimism. The conversation reflected a shared commitment to evidence, progress, and optimism grounded in reason, at a time when many are seeking confidence in the future.

A delight to catch up with Steven Pinker @sapinker and wonderful to hear him say, “I am an Optimist.” A particular thrill to have Steven tell me he values my optimism newsletters and my work to foster infectious optimism.

"Trust can only be rebuilt when citizens and stakeholders feel their voices are genuinely valued and their concerns are acknowledged. Optimism, when embedded into strategy and culture, becomes the catalyst for this," said @RmaMasters Read More: centreforoptimism.com/blog/masterson…

Fran Harper shared "Unlock Daily Joy & Optimism with Victor Perton’s Life-Changing Mindset" youtu.be/OGKD_uphtZc?si…

Delighted to be asked by @flyntrok, "5 Optimism Trends That Transformed Workplaces in 2025." flyntrok.com/owl/end-of-the… 1. Optimism as Strategy 2. Resilience Anchored in Optimism 3. A Global Call to Restore Optimism 4. Loving-Kindness Meditation 5. Better Questions, Better Conversations

What's your Optimism Superpower for 2026? Natural optimism, resilient optimism, purposeful optimism, realistic optimism, cautious optimism, relentless optimism, infectious optimism, professional optimism, sunny optimism, abundant optimism, worried optimism, sparkling optimism, serene optimism, bold optimism, stubborn optimism, radical optimism, magnetic optimism, audacious optimism or climate optimism. centreforoptimism.com/superpowers

Now is the time to foster optimism. Now is the time to lift up infectiously optimistic leaders. Read More: victorperton.substack.com/p/australia-is…

Imagine Your Best Possible Self in 2026 Join me on Friday to share this exercise via Zoom us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Or read about how to do it yourself centreforoptimism.com/your-best-poss…

May your 2026 be filled with joy and infectious optimism. What brought you the greatest joy in 2025, and what are you looking forward to in 2026?

A good read! "#Optimism: The How and Why" by @victorperton amazon.com.au/Optimism-How-W… This book answers "The How" of Optimism with the vitality of hundreds of inspirational #optimistic voices for "The Why"!

🎧 “Optimism unlocks action.” @AgGiramondo joins That Optimism Man @victorperton to explore bold leadership, the power of optimism in global business, and the mindset that turns challenges into launchpads. Listen now: centreforoptimism.com/blog/agostino

"I’m optimistic because I’ve seen, time and again, that the human spirit is unstoppable." That’s what The Famous Unshakeable™ Dr AL, The Doctor of Positivity & Happiness, @DrAllenLycka told me. Read More: centreforoptimism.com/blog/dral

Is your business the most optimistic in Melbourne? Enter Melbourne's Optimism and Social Well-being Award from the @BusinessMelb. mbn.org.au/2025-optimism-…

Optimism: The Engine of Innovation Optimism is the spark of progress. It is the mindset that says better is possible, even before the evidence arrives. It is the belief that what does not yet exist can be brought to life. That is the very challenge we face today, the seed of tomorrow’s breakthrough. Innovation begins there. With belief. With courage. With optimism. Optimism is the architecture of innovation. It fuels curiosity, emboldens experimentation, and steadies us through setbacks.

👮‍♂️ A powerful episode of That Optimism Man podcast: David Berez: Positive Psychology for Police. @dberez564 shares how learned, intentional, and courageous optimism fuels resilience in frontline policing. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/50UxsF…

I caught up for a grand conversation last night with the #optimist's optimist, @Mark_J_Henry, at the aptly named "Henry and The Fox". It was a super evening talking about optimism, life, and geography! 🙂 You may recall Mark's excellent book "In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100" 🇮🇪 And you may recall he joined Nóirín Mosley GAICD, and me for "An Hour of Irish Optimism with Mark Henry" 🍀 centreforoptimism.com/blog/ireland Thinking back to that Hour of Optimism, Mark told us, "And on the optimism theme, I end the book with a quote that I found in a research study, which was looking at countries around the world in terms of optimism. And the conclusion was the most optimistic people in the world appear to be young, economically secure, educated women in Ireland. They have everything going for them. And I think we've never had more of them than ever before. So, of course, we face challenges as a country, but as we head into our second century, we have never been better placed to tackle them than any previous Irish generation. And we have the potential there and the claim, at least in that study, to be amongst the most optimistic people in terms of our future prospects too." centreforoptimism.com/blog/ireland