Don’t Be Overly Optimistic or Pessimistic ⚖️ - Deepstash
Don’t Be Overly Optimistic or Pessimistic ⚖️

Don’t Be Overly Optimistic or Pessimistic ⚖️

Believe in long-term progress but stay prepared for downturns.

🔹 “Optimism sounds like a sales pitch. Pessimism sounds like someone trying to help you.”

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