While I agree with the don't whine sentiment due to the fact that if you're reading the authors post you probably have access to clean water and a computer (most of the world doesn't), I do agree with the poster "mistercow" in that articles like this usually omit hypocrisy on the part of the author(s). I've seen the "don't whine, you're entitled meme" projected from some of the most spoiled and socially lucky people I've ever met. I've also seen it projected by very economically disadvantaged and uneducated people that routinely seem to sabotage their own potential. The answer is to accept that everyone is a hypocrite and figure out creative ways to make this work for you instead of against you.