Most people in life have this question: "Why am I not succeeding in life?" There are many answers to this question.

1. Your parenting. Your parents did not know better and you had only negative guidance and bad role models.
2. Your genetic conditioning from a bad family tree.
3. The economic and social environment around you (both childhood and now).
4. Lack of interpersonal skills.
5. Lack of technical or business skills.
6. Lack of energy due to sickness.
7. Doing a job/business with very little financial potential.
8. Lack of interest in life.
9. Idealism vs. practicality, including self-deception.
10. Lethargy and procrastination.

The above are some of the reasons for your failure. This is indeed a short list and, of course, more reasons could be added to the list. Nevertheless, it is important to take a look at the list and do something to change the negative elements. I want to answer every item as much as possible.

1. Yes, parenting plays an important role in the life of an individual. It is important to identify negative elements and consciously rectify them. You can read the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad.
2. Rub Vibhuti (sacred ash) all over your body and listen to the Thiru Neela Kantam CD.
3. You cannot do much about your childhood environment. You can change the current environment now.
4. Interpersonal skills are very important. No one ever succeeded without them. You should read books and consult a specialist in this area.
5. It is important to acquire technical skills in accordance with your own interest, practicality and astrology.
6. Health is very important. See a nutritionist and a personal exercise trainer, in addition to seeking medical treatment.
7. Most people are victims to jobs/businesses. You need to change your vocation karma.
8. You may be depressed. See a doctor and do more fun things like traveling, listening to music, etc.
9. Some people are either idealistic or self-deceptive. Idealism can be allowed and it may reward you down the road, but a reality check is very important. Self-deception is a form of denial of reality and needs to be addressed immediately.
10. Find a personal trainer who can add discipline to your life.

Dattatreya Siva Baba's Astrological Solutions:

Some of you may have known both the questions and the answers. However, your life remains the same, and what to do? The clue is in the planets. Vedic Astrology has ancient wisdom to offer to help us in the here and now. AstroVed Website has many free features and even a tutorial to help you begin to learn how the planets are influencing your life, and it explains some of the divine remedies you can perform to quickly resolve problems.