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In this episode of The Daily Drive, we explore a profound lesson from James Stockdale, a Vietnam War POW, who observed that those who didn’t survive the ordeal were often the optimists. They kept setting hopeful deadlines—Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving—only to face disappointment when these milestones passed with no rescue. Stockdale teaches us the vital balance between unwavering faith in eventual success and the brutal honesty required to face our current challenges. Learn how blending optimism with realism can help you endure and overcome life’s toughest moments.

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