Optimistic people see good things happening in the future. They are less stressed than people who are not optimistic and they usually live longer. An optimist knows what they want and has a purpose and direction in their life. Optimists see good things in every situation. When they suffer setbacks as we all do, they will learn something positive from the situation and move on with their lives. Nothing fazes an optimist. They are willing to take on any challenge to transform their life for the better.