I have the money I need to survive and I dont blame others for my problems. Nobody says Im successful though since Im not as well off personally or professionally as them. Success for me, and many others I suspect, is literally impressing people and getting their validation.

This the same coping mechanism emblematic of that meme where the Nerd rejects that pregnant chick saying "why can't I find good men anymore". In the real world, if you don't have a balanced upbringing, you will self destruct later in life regardless of your wealth and skill in one particular domain. Doesn't mean that your current situation is your fault entirely but it doesn't make you special, just a loser. The quicker you snap out the delusion, the better you can adjust expectations and find true contentment with who you are.

Tariffs. They want you to buy Queensland Ice Tea instead.

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Oh man, I'd hate to be the one person getting fired