Question authority. And everybody else too.
In the past six months, we’ve gone from world leaders saying there was no major threat from Wuhan to a rip-roaring pandemic. We’ve seen medical experts say that only the…
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Today’s your lucky day! (Tomorrow too.)
We could all use more luck in our lives, especially given the extreme events of the moment. So how do you persuade fortune to shine it’s toothy grin upon you…
There is no “Plan B.”
Frequently, you’ll hear someone say: “And if that doesn’t work — we’ll proceed to Plan B.” But isn’t this simply preparing for failure? Fear that Plan A won’t work. Fear…
National Nurses Day extended for the rest of the year!
Nurses are there for you in times like these. They have big hearts, and don’t judge questionable behavior, but instead provide care and comfort, even if it’s the result of…
Wear-a-Mask Wednesday: It’s Sensory Deprivation Time!
Not long ago in human history, it was easy to find peace and quiet just by wandering outside in the middle of the night and gazing up at the stars. …
Wear-a-mask Wednesday: What’s in your utility belt?
Everybody knows that Batman was a crimefighter who relied on a gaggle of gadgets to battle the ne’er do wells of Gotham City. They were all contained in a belt…
Run towards what scares you.
Modern homo sapiens first walked the Earth about 50,000 years ago. Since then, more than 108 billion members of our species have been born. Which means 101 billion have already…
Take this moment to celebrate.
Today the SuperOptimist turns 100.* (Not in years, but in columns placed on the world wide web.) Naturally, this is cause for revelry, so we’d like to invite you to…
Working from home? Here are spirits to guide you.
Another week, another 168 hours stuck in the same confines. And the end is not yet in sight: While hope reigns supreme, some experts believe this period of social distancing…
Feeling cooped up? Feast your eyes on this.
Note: Over the next few weeks, The SuperOptimist will be providing a series of experiments one can conduct on themselves at home. They are designed for the curious, the seekers…