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Life presents us with two distinct choices: accept conditions as they are or take the reins to change them. Many people, however, prefer to self-exempt from responsibility, opting instead to repeatedly recount their struggles. This storytelling often culminates in a victim mentality. But true empowerment comes from recognizing that you got yourself into your current situation; therefore, you alone can extract yourself from it. Refusing to be a volunteer victim is crucial to embracing personal agency.