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Victim of Life OR Master of Life?How to Take Back Control

Victim of Life OR Master of Life? How to Take Back Control

October 14, 20251 min read

We Can Be Highly Successful in One Area of Life — and Still Act Like a Victim in Another

That’s not failure, that’s just being human.

The way to improve any area is to get honest with ourselves.
To notice where we’re blaming circumstances or others… and where we’re actually taking ownership and acting like the master of our choices.

Life doesn’t stop teaching. It’s not fixed, it’s not final.
It’s always moving, shifting, and pushing us to expand, to sharpen our skills, and to grow stronger.

So ask yourself:
Right now, in this area of life — am I standing as a victim, or stepping forward as a master?


Victim of Life or Master of Life? How to Take Back Control


❌ Victim of Life

  • Says “Why does this always happen to me?”

  • Complains about problems.

  • Waits for things to change.

  • Holds grudges.

  • Says “It’s not my fault. It’s not fair.”

  • Gets stuck in the past.

  • Avoids challenges.

  • Seeks approval.

  • Blames others.

  • Just survives the day.


✅ Master of Life

  • Says “I control my response and efforts.”

  • Solves problems.

  • Builds the outcome they want, step by step.

  • Learns, forgives, moves on.

  • Says “It’s my responsibility. How can I fix it?”

  • Focuses on the present.

  • Uses challenges to grow.

  • Acts from self-approval.

  • Holds themselves accountable.

  • Designs days, lives with purpose & intention.


Allow yourself to see clearly — and then start making better choices.

“The day you take responsibility for everything in your life is the day you gain the power to change anything.”
— Hal Elrod


You've got this! 👑

Keep shining and keep smiling ✨️✨️

Have a super powerful day 🏆

Natalie O'Rourke 💞

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Victim or master

Victim of life or master of life it depends on the area of life for all of us

life doesn't stop teaching

Notice where you blame others

Victim of life traits

Master of life traits

Ask yourself

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Natalie O’Rourke is the founder of Success Mindset Club and creator of the Rise Into Freedom™ framework. Once a young mum at rock bottom, she made the choice to rise, to learn, and to grow — a decision that transformed her life and inspired her mission. Today, she helps new entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers cut through overwhelm and build businesses that feel simple, aligned, and free. Through her step-by-step Rise Into Freedom™ system, Natalie blends mindset, strategy, and supportive tools to guide others toward clarity, confidence, and lasting success.

Natalie O'Rourke - creator of the Rise Into Freedom™

Natalie O’Rourke is the founder of Success Mindset Club and creator of the Rise Into Freedom™ framework. Once a young mum at rock bottom, she made the choice to rise, to learn, and to grow — a decision that transformed her life and inspired her mission. Today, she helps new entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers cut through overwhelm and build businesses that feel simple, aligned, and free. Through her step-by-step Rise Into Freedom™ system, Natalie blends mindset, strategy, and supportive tools to guide others toward clarity, confidence, and lasting success.

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