OPINION | Positivity is coded into South African's DNA and, for the most part, that has served us well. But HowardFeldman questions whether it is always a good thing, especially if change is needed.
Regardless of what is going on, South Africans remain optimistic. Maybe that needs to change writes the author.
Samantha lee-JacobsHoward FeldmanAn optimist stood on the top of the Empire State Building. While admiring the view, he somehow managed to trip and fall off the side of the parapet. As he fell past the 30th floor, a resident of the building saw him falling and, not wanting to be rude, shouted:"How is it going?" With a thumbs-up gesture and a big smile, the optimist shouted as loud as he could,"So far, so good!", and he continued his descent towards the streets of Manhattan.
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