“The theory clearly predicts that in the classroom and, as we shall see in the next chapter, the playing field, success will not necessarily go to the most talented. The prize will go to the adequately talented who are also… — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
“While you can't control your experiences, you can control your explanations.” — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
“The genius of evolution lies in the dynamic tension between optimism and pessimism continually correcting each other.” — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
“Alcoholics are, in truth, failures, and their failure is a simple failure of will. They have made bad choices, and they continue to do… — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
“Pessimistic labels lead to passivity, whereas optimistic ones lead to attempts to change.” — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
“The theory clearly predicts that in the classroom and, as we shall see in the next chapter, the playing field, success will not necessarily… — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
“Depression, I have argued, stems partly from an overcommitment to the self and an undercommitment to the common good. This” — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
“Do you have a problem with alcohol? Is it “abuse,” or, worse, do you “depend” on drinking to get through the day? It will… — Martin E.P. Seligman Copy Share Image
