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Some individuals genuinely believe they steer their fate

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There are two types of people: those who think they are the captain of the ship, and those who know they are just driftwood. An internal locus of control is the firm conviction that you are entirely responsible for the events in your life. Meanwhile, an external locus blames fate, luck, or mysterious cosmic forces for absolutely everything that happens.

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