Are Cynics the Secret to Success?

Dictionary.com says "a cynic has an attitude of scornful or jaded negativity, especially a general distrust of the integrity or professed motives of others". In other words, a person who is constantly complaining, but not doing anything to resolve the problems. Here's where the positive side of a cynic comes in…... can a cynic be used for innovation and idea generation? Let's face it, if there are no complaints or objections, then there is no indication that a change needs to be made. Change can come in the form of a ground breaking idea, product, service, you name it.

Could these negative thoughts be used by positive change masters? Can we pick up new ideas and innovations from the cynics? Next time someone is complaining or ridiculing something, take a minute to detect whether there is an idea or innovation to be found in the situation that you, as the positive change master can take and run with.

For more information on the history of cynicism, check out this fun link hosted by Rick Bayan.