Story Idea: What We Must Learn From Katrina

Graphic images from a third world country? No. Graphic images revealing the devastating consequences of unrealistic optimism. "We simply can't afford to approach life with a false sense of security and remain ill prepared for negative consequences. When the cost of failure and/or probability of failure are high, optimism is the wrong strategy" according to Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D., best-selling author of OPTIMAL THINKING.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- Graphic images from a third world country? No. Graphic images revealing the devastating consequences of unrealistic optimism. "We simply can't afford to approach life with a false sense of security and remain ill prepared for negative consequences. When the cost of failure and/or probability of failure are high, optimism is the wrong strategy" according to Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D., best-selling author of OPTIMAL THINKING.

Dr. Glickman, who has appeared on hundreds of shows worldwide, will explain why the poor, sick and disabled were left behind in filth and degradation without food, water and medication to endure the horrors of lawlessness. She will pinpoint the erroneous thinking that prevented local, state and federal governments from providing transportation to evacuate these residents prior to hurricane Katrina, and why the initial post-Katrina response was unacceptable. She will explain how to evaluate risk when the stakes are high, and how to nail down optimal strategies in the toughest circumstances.

For more information, visit http://www.optimalthinking.com/AbovePositiveThinking.html

Ideal for National TV, Print and Radio

CREDENTIALS: Rosalene Glickman, Ph.D. is the author of OPTIMAL THINKING. The book is currently ranked #5 in Applied Psychology and #5 of all Success books worldwide by Amazon.com, #3 in the United Arab Emirates, and #3 in Malaysia. Dr. Glickman is president of The World Academy of Personal Development Inc., a Los Angeles training and consulting firm. She provides consulting and seminars for the U.S. Army, Internal Revenue Service, Johnson & Johnson, Warner Bros, and Young Presidents' Organization. She has been featured on Fox News Channel, New York Times, Bloomberg TV, The Australian, and many more broadcast and print media.

AVAILABILITY: Los Angeles, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone

CONTACT: Call (310) 557-2761

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