Complaining Pessimism and random complaining do not lead to a lasting sense of power, even though they might give me temporary relief. Optimism does not exclude the ability to complain constructively. Making the Best I try to make use of misfortune. When I have to wait forever for an appointment, I can use the time to my advantage. When I get the dirty end of the stick, I can find a way to use it constructively.
Hardship is an opportunity for growth, for building muscle.
When I have to climb up a steep hill, I can think of the exercise I am getting. When I get a parking ticket, I can pay it not with resentment but with honor, with dedication to be a good person despite the unfairness of the ticket. They can make me pay the ticket, but they cannot make me a bad person. Patience True power is insidious. Once, stuck in a frustrating situation, I tried to combat an army of bureaucrats single-handedly.