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Not all these stories of people trying to overcome circumstance have happy endings, unfortunately - but each and everyone is a better tale than that of those who gave up before trying.
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nobody is talking about giving up before trying. The thing is sometimes people do try their best and it gets them nowhere. Eventually they stop trying because they realize it's a waste of energy and the chance of a happy ending is to small to be worth it. This is not their fault, simply how the world works. Giving up becomes the smart decision. People like you blaming them for their failures certainly doesn't make life any better for anyone.
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Almost without exception, all those "successful" people got to where they are by taking personal responsibility when things didn't go their way. Their success (and I mean living a fulfilling life, not having lots of money) is the reward for making it trough the rough patches.
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and not everyone has the inborn temperament to deal with lots of hardship. That's completely out of one's control. Just once I'd like to hear a successful person say "I just got dealt a good hand" or, "I'm lucky I'm pretty resilient, the road blocks to the top didn't phase me too much". Instead they all peddle this "personal responsibility" crap.
Though I'm glad your religion seems to serve you well. Too bad it limits your ability view others. I can only hope the damage you inflict on them is as limited as can be.