Let’s play a game:
Optimistic or Naive?
1. I ordered a t-shirt. The tracking information indicates it’ll arrive by 8pm today. Do I think it will? Of course I do!
A. Optimistic?
B. Naive?
2. I ordered mouse pads from Amazon. They’re being shipped by a company from China. They never arrived. I contacted the seller, and they responded immediately and said they would ship again. Do I think I’ll get those mouse pads? Of course I do!
A. Optimistic?
B. Naive?
3. I travel plenty. For the most part, my plans take off and arrive on time, I don’t miss connections, and my luggage arrives with me. Do I think that will continue to happen for me? Sure I do!
A. Optimistic?
B. Naive?
4. Earlier this week, the forecast showed pretty constant rain through the end of Friday. Today’s forecast shows rain today, but sunshine and a high of 60 degrees for tomorrow (Friday).
Do I think the weather will be nice tomorrow? Yes. Yes, I do!
A. Optimistic?
B. Naive?