[stephencp]

I think this mostly boils down to one's thoughts on self-efficacy and optimism and would recommend anyone intersest read books on same by Bandura and Seligman.

Amazon.com: Self-Efficacy: The Exercise of Control: Books: Albert Bandura

Amazon.com: Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life: Books: Martin E. Seligman

Stephen
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