RE:Optimistic vs. Pessimistic. The mindset of the investor Optomists can see past the end of their nose. Are always forward looking just like the markets are. Whats in the rearview mirror is in the rearview mirror. Pessimists cant see past the end of their nose and are so narrow minded they can see through a keyhole with both eyes.They will continually bring up what happened in the past as the indicator of what will happen in the future. Just like bashers do.