A dear friend of mine, Candice, recently shared on LinkedIn the most heartfelt words about our relationship, our friendship, and—much to my surprise—my role as a mentor in her life. Thank you, Candice, not only for your generosity in writing that post but for being the spark that made me pause and reflect on the trait you highlighted so clearly: my optimism.

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This book is the outflow of that reflection. It is a window into how I understand and practice optimism, and why it has become so vital to me—not as an abstract idea, but as a principle I try to live by each day. To know that this quality is seen and respected by my peers is both humbling and deeply encouraging.