“Whose bread I eat, his song I sing.”  ~ German proverb

As you prepare yourself to become more successful, you must prepare your mind to learn more about human experiences. Understanding why people behave the way they do gives you a huge advantage. To paraphrase Charles Munger, you become like the only one playing pin the tail on the donkey that’s not wearing a blindfold. 

Human behaviors are much more understandable and predictable than generally believed.. Decision-makers frequently have other incentives that either blind them or simply make them unwilling to cooperate. Even more powerful is the combination of incentives and misjudgements. An example, your boss does something dumb supported by his staff. Rather than simply owning up to the mistake and fixing the problem, they ignore it or attempt to shift responsibility. The boss and staff are incentivised to avoid taking responsibility. They could be fired, lose promotions, or demoted. Social proof further entrenches their position and unwillingness to be accountable.Learn to look for incentives. If you get serious, I recommend the book Poor Charlie’s Almanack by Charlie Munger to further your education. In particular, the section on the psychology of human misjudgement. It’s not an easy read, however, it’s worth the effort. By educating yourself, you’ll find interaction with your fellow human beings much more understandable. That will make your life much less frustrating and speed up success.