>>299830I see this happen in basically every corner of the internet or life in general. Sadly, this sort of behavior seems to be part and parcel with human nature as a whole. Every topic is boiled down to a binary choice, everyone picks one side or the other, and then they proceed to argue back and forth in a verbal pissing match that may or may not sway the occasional onlooker to their side, but usually accomplishes nothing of value. Repeat ad infinitum.
>>299778Personally, I believe there are a few major factors into whether or not this cycle can be effectively and permanently broken. Optimists generally hold to the belief that everything begins and ends with one's own self, that by changing one's own mindset and rejecting any perception of failure is a guaranteed path to success. Pessimists on the other hand will often observe the environment around them as the primary factor in life's struggle, concluding that too harsh an environment with too many hostile people can make success impossible. While I feel that both sides have a ring of truth to them, I think ultimately the question of breaking this cycle of inaction is very much up to the individual asking. You'll have to observe your life and ask yourself "Where am I now? How did I get here? What are my options currently?" Then when you have the answers to those questions, ask yourself "Are my current options acceptable? Is it worth it to change and why? What can I hope to achieve by changing and is that really what I want for myself?" By going through these questions, you can get a decent idea of what obstacles in life are working against you, as well as what tools you still have within you to change, and finally if that change is worth all the effort when considering the possible rewards.
I hope this doesn't come across as a long-winded non-answer to your dilemma, simply telling you 'figure it out yourself,' but that is kind of my main point. No one on this board truly knows the details of your life or current circumstances, nor can (or should) they tell you how to live your life. Can you actually change your life at any age? Realistically yes, even an old man in his seventies can make a different life for himself, but not all change guarantees success or happiness nor is the reward always wort
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