This one law struck me right between the eyes! Law #7 Here's the fuller list of hidden payoffs: Playing the victim payoff is sympathy, being excused from responsibility Being right / self-righteousness payoff is moral high ground over whoever wronged you Staying sick or exhausted payoff is permission to rest or get attention without guilt People-pleasing payoff is safety from conflict or rejection Chaos / disorganization payoff is a built-in excuse for why nothing worked out Staying small / invisible payoff is safety from envy, exposure, or outgrowing your family or community Perfectionism payoff is never finishing, so the real thing never gets judged Plus Procrastination, Complaining, Mediocrity. Which hidden payoffs do you use?