"Vaulted me out of my funk.... So, fellow moderate pessimists, go buy this book." — Offering many simple techniques anyone can practice, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I–give–up” habit, develop a more constructive explanatory style for interpreting your behavior, and experience the benefits of a more positive interior dialogue. With generous additional advice on how to encourage optimistic behavior at school, at work and in children, is both profound and practical—and valuable for every phase of life.