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What does it mean?
Blaming others for bad luck reflects frustration with circumstances.
In plain terms
I think enemies cause my bad luck.
What can you take from it?
Question if you're blaming others for bad luck.

Where it applies

  • stress
  • frustration
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • own your situation
  • look for real causes

Questions to consider

  • Who do you blame when things go wrong?
  • Is it real or just bad luck?

Another view

Sometimes external forces truly cause misfortune.

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