"THE TOXICITY OF COMPLACENCY"

In my upcoming tenth book, 10 Toxic Traits That Keep You Broke, Busted, and Disgusted, I write about the toxic trait of complacency. You don’t have to meet many people before encountering someone who exhibits this trait without hesitation. Some even seem to take pride in it. Whether they realize it or not, complacency carries serious consequences—and chances are, they’re already experiencing them.

We all become complacent at times, don’t we? It’s part of human nature to get so comfortable or confident in a situation that we stop paying attention, stop learning, or—worse—become numb when something clearly needs immediate correction.

There are areas of life where complacency simply isn’t negotiable. It has no place in pursuing happiness, better health, personal finances, relationship growth, skill development, academics, career advancement, or standing up for what you believe in, to name a few.

If you find yourself slipping into this toxic pattern, challenge it immediately. Ask yourself what the risks are if you don’t do anything. Then ask yourself what the benefits are of staying exactly where you are. Those answers will often be enough to pull you off the path of complacency and back into intentional action.