Question by Tender: what causes a person to have a defeatist attitude about their life?
“Nothing good will ever happen to me”
“I should remain where I am; reaching for anything better would be a waste of time.”
“I can’t do anything right.” Etc.

Best answer:

Answer by vash_the_stampede_666_187
past experience and a lack of support from friends and family.

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