Research shows that optimists build stronger social bonds. Why? Because they approach others with trust, empathy, and a belief in better days ahead. Positivity is magnetic — and it keeps friendships going strong-whether at work or in life! @doctorsuevarma shares the science of optimism as a longevity tool with @cbsmornings. @tonydokoupil @michellemiller29 and @vladduthierscbs today #optimism #practicaloptimism Vlad shares how “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Dr. Viktor Frankl, psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor- had a profound impact on him. Viktor Frankl wrote, "When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves." Optimists do just that — and it's what helps them build lasting friendships. They choose meaning over bitterness, connection over withdrawal, and hope over despair. Optimism is not just mindset — it’s an action set, tool set and skill set. Add Practical Optimism and Man’s Search for Meaning to your summer reading lists!