Disappointment? Join the club.

So, I get an email last night from a reader of this column …

“You always write about optimism, now that you have cancer, what do you think?

What do I think?

Let me begin with this … If you want to avoid disappointment, don’t do anything. Do not try to live your dreams. Stop reaching for the stars. Never build a business or try to compete. Don’t apply for the promotion. Refuse to take a risk. Don’t tr…