Optimistic Economist Mugs

'Stocks rose today on the appealing notion that everything is beautiful in its own way.'

'For your information, I am engaging the energy of change and complexity to create the future I desire.'

'Chocolate milk, carrot cake,candied yams...see, there's a solution to everything!'

"This could be the year someone actually goes up there."

"Of course this'll be a great year. The data, sales projections, customer surveys, and my mom all think so."

Boptimism

Road Forks in the Road: No Way and Yes Way.

'Oh for heaven's sake, you're a cow. Just eat grass and be happy.'

"I feel like that I've been given a unique oppurtunity to speak out on issues."

"Even if forced to slave all day, in my mind I'll always play!"

Optimist

One man's obstacle is another man's stepping stone.

"You're new here ... it's customary on dismal Monday mornings to be miserable."

'Half an optimist is an odd bird, Sarah.'

"Pollyanna, your teeth are shot. Stop sugar coating everything!"

Happy Days Are Here Again

Six Thinking Hats

Protest

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

'I tried being pessimistic. I was terrible at it.'

"You might ask, 'Can two people who love each other find happiness in an era of skyrocketing deficits?' I think they can."

'We must grasp this new opportunity'

The Ekert Saga: 'Ah, another week of school begins...might as well try to make the most of it!...You're crampin' my style, Ekert.'

"The pizza came late and it was cold!"

Well, everything's going great! I guess it's time to bring in the naysayers.

"We're always excited to hear from analysts who are bullish on the market."

'Actually, my mom was the first to notice he'd lost that new boyfriend smell!'

"Well, so much for my lucky hat! I've worn it to five interviews and not ONE callback!"

"I thought those D's meant dedicated!"

'The good news is that from now on I belong to a very rare species. There aren't many personnel managers who create their own pink slip.'

Well, she certainly is one of our more positive employees!

Always expect the best

"Yes, we're stranded here... but think how healthier we are eating nothing but fish!"

Pessimists v Optimists.

Sisyphus Sawyer