I agree, it's stupid. I'm also horrible at it because I'm too realistic. If I know something will likely turn out badly, I'm not going to "think positively" and pretend that it won't, just for the sake of feeling happy at the time. I'm going to think realistically, and if that makes me upset, then I'll allow myself to be upset and to prepare for the worst. Better that than pretending everything will be fine when I know better.
"Of course, everyone will claim they respect someone who tries to speak the truth, but in reality, this is a rare quality. Most respect those who speak truths they agree with, and their respect for the speaking only extends as far as their realm of personal agreement. It is less common, almost to the point of becoming a saintly virtue, that someone truly respects and loves the truth seeker, even when their conclusions differ wildly."
-walsh
-walsh
