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Psychology Quote by David McRaney

“Where people see themselves in a harsh yellow light of obectivity…about 20 percent of all people live in that spot and psychologists call the state of mind generated by those people depressive realism. ...you are cursed to see the world as a place worthy neither of great dread nor of bounding…” quote by David McRaney
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““Where people see themselves in a harsh yellow light of obectivity…about 20 percent of all people live in that spot and psychologists call the state of mind generated by those people depressive realism. ...you are cursed to see the world as a place worthy neither of great dread nor of bounding delight, but just a place.””

David McRaney

About This Quote

Source Book: You Are Not So Smart, 2011

He describes “depressive realism” where a minority see the world as neither terrible nor wonderful, but flat.

In simple terms: Some view life as bland, lacking extremes.

Key Takeaway

Recognize biased perception.

Themes

psychology perception optimism pessimism

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

psychological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • self-help
  • media analysis

Key Concepts

cognitive bias mental health worldview

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your worldview affect decisions?
  • Can you shift from flat to balanced view?
A Different Perspective

Optimism can be equally biased.

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