“An optimist. I like to see what's good in something instead of what's bad.”

— Jamie Christie, self-employed, Lawrence

“I definitely see the glass half full. I like to think positively.”

— Nicole Krische, hostess, Lawrence

“It depends on my state of affairs and it depends what's going on in the world.”

— Tim Young, cashier, Lawrence

“Optimist. I try to have a good attitude and expect the best to happen.”

— Jay Kubassek, consultant, Kansas City, Mo.