Big Smile, No Teeth: A little pessimism, a lot of optimism 


It’s seductive to be a pessimist. It’s safer to criticise than to create. But really living means taking chances, being optimistic that you can make whatever it is you want to do happen. — Studiogstock/Freepix

I promise you this column isn’t about baseball.

The Toronto Blue Jays baseball team is heading to the World Series! Ironically the “World” Series only involves teams from the United States and my Canadian Toronto Blue Jays, but let’s move past that.

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Jason Godfrey , sports , stress , pessimist , optimist , enjoyment

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