Have you ever experienced a major failure and tried to blame it on the weather, a bad phone call, or a tough childhood? We’ve all done it, but shifting blame to external factors doesn’t help us succeed. Our circumstances, which are the things happening around us, do have an impact on our lives, but it’s not how you might think. It’s easy to believe that the world and our living conditions shape us, but the truth is, we have a significant role in shaping our world.

Instead of being just a product of our surroundings, our character plays a vital part in the situations we find ourselves in. For example, if you find yourself in a difficult situation, it’s not solely due to external forces or fate. It’s often your thoughts and attitudes that guide you into these situations.

However, it’s not always clear whether character or circumstances have more influence. There are people with great hearts who face hardships, and there are dishonest individuals who enjoy wealth and popularity. So, it’s impossible to judge someone’s character solely by their circumstances, and you can’t always predict the situations people will end up in by examining their character. People in difficult situations may have both unpleasant and admirable qualities.