> It runs like this: everyone has the power to decide how to perceive and respond to the unavoidable constraints and challenges they face. How did such a belief

> It runs like this: everyone has the power to decide how to perceive and respond to the unavoidable constraints and challenges they face. How did such a belief become commonplace? Since it's true? You try doing anything while believing you'll fail and can't achieve anything. Then try doing it while believing you're really good at it. The results are obvious. No shit you can't use a "proactive mindset" for a free "get out of poverty" card whenever you want. It just helps not to despair and make do with what you've got.