Thursday, December 30, 2010

First internet reference to UNASSIGNED OPTIMISM *UO

My condition, unassigned optimism, is not mentioned in any Physician's Desk Reference (PDR).

Here's the google search result: No results found for "UNASSIGNED OPTIMISM".

The funny part is, I was under the impression that "unassigned anxiety" was in the PDR.

But, HOW WEIRD there is only ONE internet reference to the term "unassigned anxiety".

Having suffered from what my shrink at the time said was unassigned anxiety, I figured it was a medical term!

So, never mind, I thought that this coined term UO could become a meme.

Yet, I get the impression that if you asked several people what "unassigned anxiety" means and what "unassigned optimism" means,  the anxiety definitions will be "easier" to create as well as more uniform than UO definitions.

So, in a null hypothesis survey format:

Hypothesis 1: When asked to define unassigned optimism and unassigned anxiety there will be no difference in how easy it was for participants (via self reporting) to define the term.
Hypothesis 2: There will be no difference in the definitions of each term when comparing the degree of variance from the mean of the definitions presented.

Hypo 2 needs some work but I think there is something measurable there, that can be differentiated.

However, if my assumption about unassigned anxiety is not true, then why would a meme ever happen.

I'll define it as I experience it.

1. I have unassigned optimism (12 step theme: first admit you have a "problem" (Condition?)).
2. I say "condition" since my shrink doesn't think it is necessarily a 'problem'.
3. I just hope it doesn't act upon me to neglect some real problem...like using herbal remedies to cure one's cancer *"but, I've got a positive attitude and never smoked"...
4. The term stems from a far more recognized and potentially dangerous condition: Unassigned Anxiety - from which I have actually suffered, many years ago!

The "trigger" of unassigned
Subsequent to a reunion of fellow work mates in late September 2010, I was quite recharged, renewed, and real "happy". I can't quite remember what "happy" feels like, so I suppose that's what it is.

Well, while this feeling has been on and off again since then, mostly it is on.

I am looking forward to a good 2011 work wise, and am implementing systems that will ensure success.

It was confirmed yesterday that my attitude (or, my 'tude) is just cocky enough to gain attention. Then they discover it's backed up by experience and great performance.

The Plan:
Systematize those most familiar, invite newbies to get my monthly printing newsletter.

PROSPECT 2 HOURS EVERY DAY. 10-12PM. GET IN AT 8, HANDLE ANY ISSUES, CLOSE BUSINESS, PROSPECT, LUNCH, APPOINTMENTS OR MORE PROSPECTING ALL AFTERNOON

I have instituted serious activity to lose weight and reduce other bad habits.

My outlook is unassigned optimism.

While I have no real reason to feel this way, it is definitely a good thing from a 'tude perspective as my UO makes my 'tude easier to obtain/maintain/sustain.

Having forgotten what happy feels like, I'll try to follow the lead of UO and proceed.

My blog gets world wide attention

My blog post made it all the way to Hindu Currents, a Newsweek for India!