In this life, why do you think a lot of bad people succeed and a lot of good people don't?

[TenderFantasy]

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A lot of bad, immature people are successful and popular 😞.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

Well, in the general sense is because bad people are willing to lie, cheat, backstab, manipulate, be fake or make others look bad for themselves to look good.

Often this works in their favor and they get promotions etc.

Good nature people don't try to lie on others, manipulate, backstab or willing to do shady things to get ahead so often they get overlooked and the prize goes to the aggressive p. o. s. that's willing to kill his own mother to get what he wants.

[TenderFantasy]

True... though I really wish it wasn't! God... If only people knew exactly what was on the mind of a bad person (can read their mind) lol, maybe there would be less manipulating going on, but also I think a lot of good-looking people can get away with more bad things sadly. That's one thing that's fucked up about life lol.

[TenderFantasy]

Also, it's sad how they just end up throwing away their conscience like that. To them, it worth it/the prize is worth it!

[Dargil]

Because they have no moral bearing. For them, the end justifies the means.

[OlderAndWiser]

How do you define "success or succeed?"

[TenderFantasy]

HEALTH, Money, a great, loving partner, healthy, smart children, a long life, many friends... I think a lot of people in the world strive for those things.. and maybe once they get it, I don't really know if they are TRULY happy though, that's for sure.

[OlderAndWiser]

I don't think that truly bad people usually have a great partner, devoted children, and many friends. They may have good health, as at seems to depend on genetics more than lifestyle, and they may have money, but I would not measure someone's success by their bank account or the car they drive.

[TenderFantasy]

Also, honestly that sucks balls if it's true that health depends more on genetics than lifestyle. What then is the point of taking GREAT care of yourself lol. Ugh. 😕

[OlderAndWiser]

Do you know the name Jim Fixx? If not, google it and read about his lifestyle and how he died. The point is not that lifestyle doesn't matter; it has no bearing on some life altering conditions but it can reduce your risk of others. E. g., there's probably no lifestyle that will avoid people getting high blood pressure as they get older, but not smoking will certainly reduce your risk of lung cancers.

[bkcutie11]

Greed. The billionaires screwed a lot of people over. Everyone thinks Bill Gates is such a great guy, but he never even graduated college. He dropped out after he stole ideas from other poeple. Now there's even a video of him saying he wants to help depopulate the earth by killing poeple via synthetic food and vaccines.

[NathanDavis]

success depends more on so many other things... other than the VERY subjective judgment of what is bad or good

and then again success is another very subjective concept, lol

[coachTanthony]

LOL she just removed my comment

[coachTanthony]

No she didn't she has two questions here back to back. My old man eyes can't see anymore.

[TenderFantasy]

How can you say that it's SUBJECTIVE? ! Don't most people, like I said to someone else, WANT to be healthy, to live long, and to pass on their genetic line (usually that is how a lot of people define success), not to mention become RICH and or GOOD LOOKING and YOUNG? ! Some bad people have ALL that and then some!

[NathanDavis]

what some people might consider good looking here... might be considered an abomination or just fugly and scary at other parts of the world, that is why beauty is subjective

being rich in some parts of this world, is a big risk, it brings a lot of envy and it makes you a target of many crimes and harassment... that is why rich being a positive thing is also subjective

being young and the youngest can be a detriment in many hierarchy ruled societies... that is why the benefits of youth are also subjective

and yes, many do want to be healthy, live long lives and also want genetic offspring marks in this world... but a lot of those people are capable of doing some very wrong things to accomplish, prevent others from doing their own and impose theirs instead, so yes... good and bad are also a matter of perspective, therefore... subjective

[TenderFantasy]

I see. Great explanation but it's still doesn't make me feel good. It just basically boils down to people being selfish and seeing what they can get away with!

[NathanDavis]

oh I see what you mean, and yes... a lot of unfair and lack of justice, corruption and impunity

that is very unfortunate but also difficult to deal with

personally, I just do what I possibly can, here and there... I cannot change the whole world not entire countries... but I do like to make a difference here where I am, and when I can, that is at least, something

[OddBeMe]

Caring about others can debilitating. I see psychopathy in criminals who are at the low end of smarts, and CEOs at the high end.

[TenderFantasy]

But it can be rewarding too if they just too their selfish feelings out of the equation for once.

[OddBeMe]

Yeah that’s wheee CEOs come in…

[exitseven]

It is a combination of bad people cheat and lie so they can get ahead and good people are unselfishly honest and will help other people

[Thawed_Snowflake]

The bad people's actions affect others in a way they can't ignore. Then they have the ego to try being as famous as possible.

[TenderFantasy]

Being famous or popular gets you to have the power to influence others sadly. Even if it's in not so good or outright bad ways!

Maybe there's more bad people in this world than I realize. I hope I'm wrong!

[call_me_scar]

Because bad people crave power, those that crave power want more power and rules get in the way of that so they destroy the rules making loopholes to be exploited by others ruining any hope of justice forever

[Anonymous]

Because it's a competition and a meritocracy and the 'bad people' that succeed play the game better than those that do not.

[Drachen]

The word bad people succeed is only an excuse for the lazy people.

[Dinosaursandanime65]

A lot of those good people become bad. Doing bad may make life easier.

[Ms_Facesitter]

The bad people I know are going to ruin.

[Anonymous]

Nice guys finish last

[TenderFantasy]

Yes but why?

[Opinion Owner]

Because they don't have the fight to win, nice guys take the easy route
The bad guy pays no heed to anyone but himself