Be wary of people who constantly complain, blame, attack, lament, or gossip to generate drama in an otherwise mundane life. These are often chronic victims seeking attention by attributing poor outcomes to others and external factors. Chronic victims feed on pity and use guilt to manipulate others. Entertaining their theatrics and mentality only reinforces the cycle, harming them, wasting your time. It’s seldom worth indulging.

Remember:

• The world is never against you. (It’s simply not that organized, nor is there the incentive.)

• There is no ‘them’ — no faceless entity conspiring to keep you from a happy life.

• The most interesting, productive, and admirable people in your life likely don’t position themselves as victims.