Maintaining an internal locus of control empowers you to take control over your own life and the outcomes you attain; placing blame on others takes the power out of your hands and into others'.
You can always find a reason to complain, and you can always find a reason to be grateful. The former will lead to a miserable life; the latter will lead to a more pleasant life.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/it-will-always-be-something
There are many misconceptions about how important growth is to your life, from what kinds of growth are possible, whose growth is meaningful, and how growth is meaningful even in the face of endings and death.
https://yourmeaninginlife.com/blog/misconceptions-about-growth-oriented-meaning