On occasion, I've been asked whether I consider myself an optimist or a pessimist.
Truthfully, I don't really think of myself in those terms. If I had to characterize myself in one particular way, it might be that I am a hopeful realist.
I'm not sure optimism and pessimism are necessarily characteristics that are hardwired into the human psyche. That said, when I was a kid parents and family were often concerned about me because I didn't seem to possess "A Sunny Disposition." I would just sit in my crib (and later "in the corner") and look at the world, a pretty blank expression on my face.
I tend to experience life through... well... my experiences and the outcomes of what I have done (and attempted to do) and those color my perception of what sort of outlook I have on The Next Step I Take, and the greater world.
I suppose it points towards optimistic tendencies that things I have attempted in life have predominantly been miserable failures, and those outcomes haven't caused me to become deeply depressed with suicidal tendencies!
I do find some solace in the fact that a number of studies have shown that people who are less optimistic tend to have a more realistic grip on life, and are less likely to suffer from extreme mood swings.
Translated to more common English: the fact that something I wanted and tried to accomplish crashes and burns isn't an earth-shattering letdown likely to send me into paroxysms of depression and woe. When I look at a "potential" or a "possibility," my eye tends to be on likely outcome, rather than wishful thinking.
For example, I was never very impressed by the whole "when Moon" and "where's my Lambo" attitude that permeates the Cryptosphere. I mean, that is just such a load of bull crap.
Yay, go me!
And yes, I suppose that does make me a marketer's nightmare because I ignore sales pitches that are all wrapped up in the likely outcome for *the top 0.1% of achievers, and instead look at "what can the AVERAGE person expect" in situations.
Small wonder I was — more or less — "kicked out" of Korporate Amerika, during the very brief stints I engaged with it!
Curently, I am directing my skeptical eye at the promises of Web 3.0, and whereas the "kingpins" of this trend will undoubtedly enjoy great success my gaze is more focused on what "a normal person" might expect... and that still leaves a lot to be desired.
As always, there are unaddressed elephants in the proverbial room...
Perhaps the most frustrating is the tendency of Web 3.0 project creators to believe that their tokens are their "product," and that's all they need to succeed.
I fear you'll end up very disappointed!
You still have to have a basic idea and product/service that people actually want and want to be part of, or you're going to go nowhere, once the initial air comes out of the balloon. What is the value you're offering?
If there isn't any, I'm just going to remain pessimistic!
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Created at 2023-11-07 12:05 PST
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