The power of positivity View(s):The power of a positive attitude: It’s been heralded as a key to success in many areas of life, from learning to athletics to just about any profession you can imagine. But is there any evidence that positivity affects results or is it mostly mumbo jumbo? The researchResearchers from Stanford University recently uncovered how impactful a positive attitude can be. In fact, the researchers present some pretty solid evidence – one of the first glimpses into the neuroscience behind positivity and learning. What they found was groundbreaking: For the first time, scientists found a link in the brain between positivity and achievement.

Source: Sunday Times January 18, 2026 10:59 UTC