The Stockdale paradox: Those without short-term hope are the ones who survive.

· Bits and Bobs 8/4/25
  • The Stockdale paradox: Those without short-term hope are the ones who survive.
    • Hope mislaid sets you up for crushing failure.
    • If you're too optimistic, you will be disappointed and that could crush you.
    • Superficial "I know it's going to disappoint me" combined with deep "I believe in the end it will work out."
    • An Indian saying: "It all works out in the end. If it hasn't worked out it's not the end."