Stockdale Paradox

Concept

A concept from psychological literature about how US servicemen in Vietnam died from despair when their optimistic predictions failed, highlighting the importance of active hope.

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Videos Mentioning Stockdale Paradox

How to Decide When You Don't Have All the Facts | Good to Great Author Jim Collins (Audio)

How to Decide When You Don't Have All the Facts | Good to Great Author Jim Collins (Audio)

The Knowledge Project Podcast

The dual necessity of maintaining unwavering faith that you will prevail in the end, combined with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, without confusing the two.

Harvard Professor: THIS is the Secret to Human Wealth & Happiness | Arthur Brooks

Harvard Professor: THIS is the Secret to Human Wealth & Happiness | Arthur Brooks

BigDeal by Codie Sanchez

A concept from psychological literature about how US servicemen in Vietnam died from despair when their optimistic predictions failed, highlighting the importance of active hope.