Why we are so stressed in Western society

I am reading Philip Baker's book "Secrets of Super Achievers".

This quote is taken from Philip's book.

"The blame mentality, if correct, would declare that nothing good or bad is ever our own fault. This type of fatalism does not wash with most people, so we moderate the harsh reality of taking it to it's logical conclusion and develope an irrational philosophy of life... A philosophy that says we are the reason for our successes and others the reason for our failures".

Now if we are to believe that this is true, which most people in Western Society do, then we do want credit for our successes but will not accept blame for our failures.

What we have done is become hypocrites, so in fact we are lying to ourselves.

If we live a life where we consistantly lie to ourselves, how will it be possible to find inner peace?

Now we don't take the time to think about these inner battles. So it continues going on day after day without relief.

Of course we become stressed, how can we not?

We must be true to ourselves and take responsibility for our whole, life be it success or failure only then will we find true peace therefore taking away our stress.