Perfectly prepared for despair: Tactical pessimist’s guide to not getting crushed by ‘outrageous fortune’

The author shares a humorous strategy for coping with potential sports team defeats. This tactical pessimism involves lowering expectations and celebrating minor setbacks. Emotional investments are diversified to mitigate disappointment from a single outcome. Pre-emptive mourning prepares the mind for inevitable future sorrows. This approach disguises hope, offering a unique path to resilience.