I believe that optimism can be taught. Or more specifically, remembered and conjured when needed. Finding ways to deal with these difficult moments requires us to engage our own personal mix of optimism, resilience, and self-efficacy. And the very act of using these personal attributes in small ways everyday can actually build up our reserves and make those necessary muscles stronger. The beauty of resiliency isn’t found in the ability to keep taking the hits, but in the bouncing back part. Every time we bounce back, we get stronger and wiser. The bounce can get faster, and the hits can sink in less deeply.

"Optimism: A Building Block for Organizational Change," Medical Care, December 2018