Sadly I'm of the opinion that people are conditioning themselves for the worst, rather than expecting the better.
Kind of lessening any possible disappointment.
Well,each to there own, whatever way you deal with a fantastic year slowly imploding is your choice.
As for me, In a poker terminology.... I'm all in.
So, I'll either double up, or go bust. But I'm willing and confident that I'll be shuffling a few more hands yet !