Getting stuck in traffic is a terrible experience because you're almost entirely helpless. The only choice you have is whether or not to complain. Complaining c

Getting stuck in traffic is a terrible experience because you're almost entirely helpless. The only choice you have is whether or not to complain. Complaining can be very cathartic, but it can also get you down. If you can't help but complain—or won't let yourself complain—your single degree of freedom is lost, and you become totally helpless. I wouldn't say "don't complain"—just be mindful about complaining. It's a choice worth thinking about. > There is, for example, a common sentiment among younger generations that their ability to purchase a home is completely out of their hands. [...] Some of those talking points might be true. But are they useful? This is an unfortunate type of anti-politics. It actually does matter whether this is true—it affects how we run our society. Dwelling on unpleasant truths is not good for you, but ignoring them is bad for all of us.