Martin Seligman

There are physical characteristics which are inherited. These include things like good looks, high intelligence, physical coordination. These attributes contribute to success in life, and success in life is a determinant of optimism.

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These are some quotes by American author Martin Seligman Psychologist, who was born on August 12, 1942.

Quotes by Martin Seligman

It's no surprise that optimistic athletes, managers and teams do better. What's interesting is where they do better. It's in coming back from defeat and acting in the clutch.

Martin Seligman

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The word 'happiness' always bothered me, partly because it was scientifically unwieldy and meant a lot of different things to different people, and also because it's subjective.

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When we take time to notice the things that go right - it means we're getting a lot of little rewards throughout the day.

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