The Optimistic Entrepreneur Gifts

'I worry we have no backup plan if things go right.'

"So, we look to the fourth quarter as a time of healing."

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

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

Optimist

'Truth is fine, but I really need marketable ideas.'

"This year I resolve to embrace change."

Travellers with a developer: 'I see ski slopes.'

Money Plant.

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

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

Always expect the best

"Tea parties are passé. I'm opening a craft brewery."

"Every single day, guys ask you for advice about women, work, sports... Haven't you ever even heard of the law of supply and demand?. . .I'd be glad to steer the downtrodden and the forlorn your way for a mere 82% of the man-to-man-talk fee."

'Wow, that is a really big goal!'

"Now at this point reality intruded."

'Every day son, I feel on top of the World!'

"Am I worried about going belly-up? Well, I can't get my fingers uncrossed and I sleep face down."

'It's not a 20 year low! We've been in business only 19 years.'

"When I was making money, I made the most money, and now that I'm spiritual I'm the most spiritual."

'Unleashing that ancient curse has done wonders for my cardio.'

If only it was true...'I'm raising all your salaries by 50%...'

"So that's my presentation: Could I have 100 million for the startup?"

You are more than your job description.

"Remember that crazy optimistic forecast we had?!?"

'A white cat! That's good luck.' 'It doesn't work that way.'

'Do you realize, this is a land of opportunity?' - 'Yes, anyone can become a tax payer.'

'The good news is tomorrow is a brand new day. The bad news is I'll be spending it at work.'

'I'm going to take your advice and count my blessing, Dr. Kapuchink. Right off the top of my head, I'm sure I can think of at least ten.'

"Please program my dashboard to only show good news."

"Peters, make a joyful noise."

Nice Old Ladies Tend to Look at the Bright Side of Things: 'As kids my brother and I took turns beating each other up!' 'Well, I think it's wonderful when kids take turns!'

Street person selling bricks from wall he's leaning on.

"Looks like business is picking up."