Despair is the Ego’s Best Drug

Despair gives us an excuse to obsess over ourselves.

Misery lets us indulge in emotional self-gratification.

It’s easy to focus on our pain instead of solving it.

But there’s no future in staying stuck.

So what now?

Redirect your energy to something that matters.

Turn that obsessive self-focus outward—use it to fuel action and growth.

The difference between wallowing and winning is where you aim your attention.

“Self-pity feels good until you realize it never gets you anywhere.” – Mike Brewer