The Little Engine That Could - Optimism By Tonya

There is value in optimism. Do you remember reading The Little Engine That Could? I’ve got to admit that my reaction to a challenge is NOT an optimistic I think I can, I think I can, I think I can. My first thoughts are more Eeyore-esque, I think I’ll fail, I think I’ll look stupid, I think I should just hide-out in my bedroom where it’s safe. We tell ourselves, “I’m not brave enough for an adventure,” “I’ll be scared,” or “I’ll look dumb.” Maybe we will…and then we’ll pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and try again.

The Little Engine That Could Storybook History

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The Little Engine that Could, also known as The Pony Engine, is a moralistic children's story that appeared in the United States of America. The book is used to teach children the value of optimism. Some critics would contend that the book is a metaphor for the American dream.

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