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Optimism generates hope...hope releases dreams...dreams set goals...enthusiasm follows

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Martin Seligman
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: August 12
Bridge Player
Psychologist
University Teacher
Writer
Albany
New York
Martin E. P. Seligman
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Martin Elias Peter Seligman
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