Ep. 152 | Why Victimhood Is Becoming the New Social Currency

We’re living in a time where victimhood isn’t just common, it’s often celebrated. Everywhere you look, people are rewarded more for their struggles than their solutions. But how did we get here? And what does it say about our culture, our mindset, and the way we show up in real life?

In this episode, we explore the rise of the “victim era” and why so many people feel the need to be seen as hurt, wronged, or struggling just to feel validated. We break down how social media fuels this behavior, why pain performs better than progress online, and how outrage and self-pity have become a form of social currency. We also talk about the real-world impact, from personal growth to the workplace to the real estate industry, where excuses often replace accountability and stagnation replaces improvement.

This conversation digs into the difference between genuine vulnerability and performative victimhood, why accountability feels threatening to some people, and how a victim mindset quietly destroys long-term results. Most importantly, we talk about what it looks like to shift out of that mentality, take ownership, and become the creator of your own life instead of the narrator of your struggles.

In this episode, you’ll hear us unpack:

•  Why victimhood has become socially rewarded in today’s culture

• How social media turns pain into content and outrage into attention

• The rise of “struggle as a brand” and why it grows faster than real solutions

• How blame shows up in real life and in industries like real estate

• The difference between real hardship and a victim loop

• Why accountability feels uncomfortable but leads to growth

• How to flip from victim to creator and rebuild a mindset of resilience

Tune in, subscribe, and let us know in the comments: why do you think victimhood has become so profitable today?