I believe the Paradox of Choice talks about something like this. When you make a mistake you can either A) introspect, own up to it and learn from it or B) shir

I believe the Paradox of Choice talks about something like this. When you make a mistake you can either A) introspect, own up to it and learn from it or B) shirk responsibility and push it off on the environment/context instead of oneself. A) will make you a better person but B) will make you happier. The key the author stated was basically a balance of the two. Own up to the things that are really within your power to control but don’t be a masochist and take the blame for every little thing. You’ll be happier in the long run.