Three brief profiles of real individuals give insight to the power of optimism, altruism, and emotion regulation in generating a positive social presence.

Work hard and you will succeed. Parents say it. Teachers repeat it. Society celebrates it. But have you ever stopped and asked yourself a simple question? Is hard work alone really enough to guarantee ...

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