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Outlook on Life

2 min readJul 27, 2026

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Pessimism vs. optimism

There is a wide divergence in outlook on life. Some individuals always expect the worst outcome; others look forward to the best occurrence; the wisest adapt.

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Intelligence vs. Will

The intelligent person can imagine everything that can go wrong, but the optimist perseveres because they decide to overcome.

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Optimist and Preparation

Overcoming can be as simple as practical preparation.

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Light vs. Day

Brighten a gloomy outlook by putting on a positive face; not just a smile, but a sunnier complexion.

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Avoid the Dead End

The road may head downhill steadily, so you avoid the detour that promises a better route, and predictably, you will end up bogged down in the swamp and miss the once-in-a-lifetime vista.

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Destiny

What is your outlook on life? Cloudy or bright? How do you strike a balance?

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Ps. For those who have inquired about last week’s missing post: we went to visit our granddaughter in Omaha, who is undergoing chemotherapy for a brain tumor. We spent a lovely birthday with her and family. Our return trip was delayed due to plane mechanical difficulties.

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Author JL Huffman
Author JL Huffman

Written by Author JL Huffman

I’m a retired Trauma surgeon/ICU doctor, a world traveler and gardener. I’ve published in the surgical literature; now I’m writing poetry, memoir & fiction.