The realization that if you are successful, there are many who will come at you to steal or share in that success. We creators are prone to trusting others and

The realization that if you are successful, there are many who will come at you to steal or share in that success. We creators are prone to trusting others and have difficulty in understanding and dealing with those who have psychopathic traits. That means those who are manipulative, dishonest, narcissistic, un-remorseful, non-empathetic, and exploitative. While this seems like a strange thing to bring up as a 'positive change', for me it provided the impetus to apply a kind of paranoia and the necessary defensive maneuvers to protect myself. This for the first time allowed me to enjoy the fruits of my labors without having them stolen or cheated away from me. It also provided a better understanding of politics and economics, allowing me to more clearly see the war we are fighting with the foxes and the hyenas of the world.