Will it all go wrong? Sod’s law and medicine

Prescription for Pessimism

18 December 2009

Life is unfair. Some people seem blessed with opportunity, while others seem
cursed with obstacles. So it is natural for some people to feel optimistic, while
others feel pessimistic. How can we cope with the deadening, disabling
feelings of pessimism? The trick in life is to turn obstacles into opportunity by
using courage, creativity, and perseverance. It's amazing how often this
formula works, and I encourage all pessimists to give it a try.

Competing interests:
None declared

Competing interests: None declared

Hugh Mann, Physician

Eagle Rock, MO 65641 USA

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