The Optimism Equation | Shreya Somani

from Love What You Do · host Shreya Somani, Doug Shapiro

Referenced in the conversation: TED Talk by Dr. Seligman: https://youtu.be/9FBxfd7DL3E?si=smazbMRTYGQx43HVArjun vs. Duryodhan: https://youtu.be/_EqwlOeTj7Y?si=jMPg4rDITjtTv5ie

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Doug Shapiro sits down with Shreya Somani, Senior Designer at Arcadis in Washington, D.C., to explore the science and philosophy behind optimism. The conversation weaves through themes of resilience, patience, and curiosity, connecting optimism to the act of questioning, the delay of gratification, and the pursuit of meaning in design and life.

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