Most of us have general predispositions, or tendencies, to either see the world as bright and sunny or dark and gloomy. Especially given these times—amid persistent Covid, war, spiraling inflation and a declining stock market—it is difficult to stay hopeful and positive. There is nothing right or wrong about moods or attitudes; they are largely just inherent human differences. But for small-business leaders, these dispositions are vitally important, as they could make or break your company’s results.
Genetic disposition suggests that your genes, or inherited biological characteristics, are passed down in your family tree and partially dictate how you think and what you do. There are a lot of other influences, such as your environment, education and societal norms, that play a role. But genes are important. To some degree, your happiness (or lack of it) is derived from your predisposition.
Optimism is defined as a belief that future outcomes will generally (not always) be positive. Conversely, pessimism is more about doubt and the belief that things will not go in your favor. Theories of positive psychology suggest that what you think and speak will indeed become fact.
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