Well, there are many ways you could answer this question. But really, it's all about perception. I know people who grew up in the hood with pregnant sisters, but still have dreams of becoming astronomers and are some of the most positive people I know. Same person in same condition, but has a negative attitude now. He has contemplated Self Delete and just sits in his room and watches Youtube all day, eating Doritos and Diet Coke for all of his meals. It's all about your perception of what's going on around you, and how you fit into it.