People try to reach B without addressing A.
Accountability, self-reflection, forgiveness of self, refusing to repeat poor patterns, getting help, honesty, addressing past abuse received and given…all amazingly beautiful things that prove strength and love of oneself.
Expensive cars, money, clothing, fake intense emotions, jealousy or the number of people chasing after you and stroking your ego are distractions from addressing A.
And without addressing A, there is no real and lasting B.
Peace.