Another illustration of the value of seeing options occurred when I met a friend for lunch. He had been depressed for months after his wife left him for another man, but on this day he couldn't have been more cheerful. But driving through town today, I started noticing how many beautiful women there are in the world. Suddenly, life is looking a whole lot brighter. Change Addictions into Preferences.
Victims have to achieve a desired goal or dream in order to feel good.
Like addicts, they allow for no other options. If they get exactly what they want, they are happy for the moment. If they don't get what they want, they are miserable. Creators have a healthier outlook. A Victim says, I have to have a date for New Year's Eve.