So, when you are at work or at a party, you ultimately have to make a choice. At work, you can choose to do poorly because you think your work will be neglected resulting in an external locus of control or work hard because you think it determines the outcomes of your work, which is an internal locus of control. Same situation, different scenario, with your personal life. For example, you may choose to stay silent and not talk to anyone at a party because they choose to be alone. They make a difference by starting a conversation with someone they know or someone