nicholaxxx said:
im 14 and I've learned that people are assholes and if you want to suceed in life you have to be an asshole, so its just a cycle of assholieness that will never end.
It depends on what your definition of "succeeding" is. If you're content with having a family and a halfway comfortable existance, then that is most definitely obtainable with out being an asshole. If you want to be at the top of any type of ladder though, you can't be afraid to step on people on the way up.
I find it rather disheartening how much of a cynical bunch my fellow escapists here are. In reality, your life is what you make of it. If you let the pitfalls take control, then of course you'll have a meager existance. If you instead take them in stride, learn from them, dust yourself off and take that next step like it's your first step all over again, then you will lead a very fulfilling life.
Attitude, attitude, attitude.
Personally I don't find life to be all that bad. Sure it has its bad points, but we couldn't truly appreciate the wonderful times without them. Light wouldn't be what it is without darkness. We each have much more control over our own lives then we realize. It all comes down to your own ambition and resourcefulness. Oh yes, and attitude. =)