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Learned Optimism

Learned Optimism

How and why to cultivate optimism? 

Author(s): Martin E. P. Seligman

Publisher: Vintage Books

Date of publication: 2006

Manageris opinion

This book is a classic on positive psychology research, in which the author is a recognized pioneer.

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