Victor Perton examines the world through an optimistic lens. He aims to help people become more infectiously optimistic, perhaps even magnetic optimists.
Lenny Ravich: Drag It or Dance It Like an Optimist
In this joyful episode of That Optimism Man, Victor Perton speaks with Lenny Ravich in Israel, author of Everlasting Optimism: 9 Principles for Success, Happiness and Powerful Relationships.
Lenny is an optimism teacher, humourist, keynote speaker, educator and director of the Gestalt Institute of Tel Aviv. His work brings together Gestalt awareness, humour, creativity and laughter.
At 90, Lenny is a living example of his message: greet people warmly, laugh before you feel like laughing, choose love over fear, and learn to dance with life rather than drag it.
Victor and Lenny explore what it means to be optimistic in serious times, how laughter changes how we feel and relate, why positive self-talk matters, and how small acts of warmth can lift both giver and receiver.
For more reflections, research, practical habits and podcast updates, visit centreforoptimism.com.
12 Apr 2026
Optimism and Dementia Prevention
Can optimism help protect the ageing brain? In this episode, Victor Perton shares findings from a Harvard-led study on optimism and dementia risk and reflects on why the habits of an optimist matter for healthy ageing, brain health, and the people who care for and love those living with dementia.
Read more at https://www.centreforoptimism.com/blog/dementiaharvard
31 Mar 2026
The Question That Changes Almost Every Conversation
What is one question that can change almost every conversation?
In this episode, Victor Perton shares a simple practice that helps lift energy and foster optimism. Replace “How are you?” with “What’s been the best thing in your day so far?” and notice what happens. The conversation often becomes warmer, more real, and more hopeful.
With stories from everyday life, leadership, and meetings, Victor shows how a better question can help people feel seen, strengthen connection, and create a more optimistic tone.
Read more in Optimism: The How and Why, available in hardcopy, paperback, and Kindle on Amazon. You can also find Victor through The Centre for Optimism website, his Substack, and social media.
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