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Pessimism is the practice of looking at things from a negative perspective. It can be a personality trait or deliberate practice designed to identify risk.Defeatism is the practice of looking at a current strategy or battle as hopeless.
Pessimism vs DefeatismPessimism is potentially a positive thing as it helps to identify risks before they become issues and failures. Even if you're personality is optimistic, considering a pessimistic view before commencing on a major strategy may be a good practice.Generally speaking, defeatism has far greater negative connotations than pessimism. It implies that you are engaged in a strategy without any passion for winning. Defeatism can sabotage the efforts of a team and make personal strategies somewhat meaningless. Rethinking a strategy once in a while is only intelligent. Engaging in a strategy you believe is hopeless is questionable and uninspired.|
| Pessimism | Defeatism | Definition | Looking at the negative side of things. | Doing something you believe is hopeless. | Notes | Potentially positive as a means of managing risk. Can be balanced with optimism to achieve a realistic view. | Sabotages the efforts of teams.Renders personal strategies meaningless and depressing.Associated with catch-22 situations whereby a person has no choice in their actions. |
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