When I wrote The Optimism Advantage, I observed how modern-day-living has a way of reinforcing how little you control, making it far too easy to become a victim. Victims feel that they can’t do anything to make a difference...

Another perfect game would have created a day’s headline, a brief celebration and become but an obscure footnote in a record book. But the truly amazing grace shown by both Detroit’s Armando Galarraga and umpire Jim Joyce will provide...