> That's certainly possible. Someone who has tried every possible way to direct their agency inward without results can simply burn out and feel helpless to aff

> That's certainly possible. Someone who has tried every possible way to direct their agency inward without results can simply burn out and feel helpless to affect change. By process of elimination, they've shifted their locus of control outward. That's a clear and concise summary of what I meant. What, in your experience would the solution to such a Catch-22 be? I'm sure most reasonable individuals would want meaningful and effective agency but denying the reality and pretending they have sufficient agency isn't helpful either.