King's prophetic words express the virtue of hope amid hardship. He was not optimistic that he would reach the 'Promised Land,' yet he was hopeful about the ultimate goal.
Optimism can rely on a sense of luck over action. Self-help books on optimism are lined with hacks-like imagining your greatest possible self or focusing on the best-case scenario.
Long-term hope is not about looking on the bright side. It is a mindset that helps people endure challenges, tackle them head-on and keep their eyes on the goal.
In conversation, 'hope' and 'optimism' can often be used as synonyms. But there's an important gap between them, as psychology research suggests.
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