There's a prominent person in my writing industry who's had my private ear & steady counsel for years... and using that ear, always vents about slights and not getting their way all the time, despite getting away with a lot that others couldn't.
Some wounds are genuine, but all reflect being so caught up in what the world has done *to* a person that there's not much room for anything else.
As much as I haven't gained their acclaim, I'm also thankful for not being caught in that mindset either.
@MLClark More of a ding! 🛎️