I have always tried to believe the best in people. It is a nice way to live life, but sometimes one can end up looking rather foolish.
I believed Lance Armstrong. I truly believed him. He had been tested so many times, he talked a good story . . . I trusted that he was telling the truth.
I believed Manti Te'o. Such a tragic story. He nearly won the Heisman Trophy. Duped again.
Those are two of the most recent times I have believed what someone said, only to be let down.
Unfortunately, this appears to be happening more and more often. I ask myself, "When will I ever learn?"
Then I ask myself, "Do I want to change my outlook? Do I want to be cynical and negative?" The answer, of course, is no. So I guess I will continue on my "believe the best" outlook, hoping that I will be right more often than not.
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