People generally have one of two ways of looking at the world.

The first is what is called a *Benevolent* world view.

These people believe the world is a
pretty good place to live.

They see the
good in people and situations and believe there is plenty of
opportunity around that they can take advantage of it.

They believe that although they're not perfect, they're are a pretty good
person overall.

They believe in the future, and are primarily optimistic.

The Second set of people are those with *Malevolent* world view. A person with a malevolent world view has a generally
negative and pessimistic attitude toward himself or herself and to-
ward life.

He or she generally believes that "You can't Right The Wrongs," that ''The rich get richer and the poor get poorer," and that
no matter how hard you work, you can't get ahead anyway because
the deck is stacked against you.

This type of person sees injustice, oppression and misfortune
everywhere.

When things go wrong for them, as they usually do, they blame it on bad luck or bad people.

They feel like victims.

Because of this attitude, they don't really like or respect themselves
very much.

Needless to say, people with optimistic beliefs tend to be the
movers and shakers, the builders and the creators of the future.

They tend to be positive and cheerful, and have upbeat mental
attitudes that enable them to respond positively and constructively
to the inevitable ups and downs of day-to-day life.

A key part of
your journey toward success is the development and maintenance
of this benevolent or positive world view.

Now Look Inside Yourself...
Are You *Benevolent* or *Malevolent*

An honest answer is your first step to self actualization and progress