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Optimism Groups Vicarious Victory Pessimism Both  Contagious/(What Adjective

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Vicarious Victory

Pessimism and optimism are both contagious::(what adjective?). 

You can also boost your optimism by 

watching inspirational movies
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060616/COMMENTARY/60616003
reading inspirational biographies
http://www.biographyonline.net/people/inspirational/index.html
, and 
listening to motivational speakers
http://www.motivational-well-being.com/motivational-speakers.html
.

 

Extra Wherever you are, you probably have access to community groups that are great for fostering positivity: 
Toastmasters
http://www.toastmasters.org/
Rotary
http://www.rotary.org/
Elks
http://www.elks.org/
Shriners
http://www.beashrinernow.com/
, and other local groups. I recommend you visit 5-10 such groups in your area and join the best one.

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