How do you respond when met with aggression or confrontation? Do you respond with aggression? A proper response can diffuse a potentially disastrous situation.
The content we consume can affect us in a negative or positive way. How has your life been enriched by the content you consume? Turn off the tv, set some goals for yourself and start working to achieve them.
In my opinion, having the opportunity to live means that you are chosen by God. Being chosen by God does not mean you won't have challenges though. You will pass through the fire.
Attaining what we want from life requires effort. Our circumstances will not improve if we're unwilling to put forth the necessary effort to change them. Faith without works is dead.
Having the kind of life you want is contingent on your mindset. As an adult, the people, places and things you have in your life reflect your mentality. The power to change your life lies in your mentality.