Can someone explain me the difference between optimistic nihilism and existentialism?

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As optimistic nihilism pointed out in the video of kurzgesagt-In a nutshell. Speaks of finding your own meaning in a meaningless life. But, at the same time existentialism speaks of the same though that you’re free to create your own meaning. I am even confused with the idea of absurdism which speaks of a similar school of thought.

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Existentialism- “I make my own choices and these choices will determine what happens in my life for good or bad, gosh dang it!”

Optimistic nihilism- “There is no meaning to life when it comes to hope as given by the universe itself, BUT that just means I can make my own. And I shall!”