Acharya Prashant responds to a question about why people do wrong things in good times and right things in bad times by refuting the premise itself. He states that no one does bad things in good times or good things in bad times. Instead, we always do what we are. Our actions are a direct result of our inner state, and we don't really have a choice in the matter. We always do what we were destined to do and could not have acted otherwise. The speaker explains that the concept of a 'good time' is subjective and arises when external circumstances align with our expectations. He uses the example of a train being an hour late: for a person who is also late, it's a 'good time,' but for someone needing to reach their destination on time, it's a 'bad time.' The external event remains the same; our perception of it as good or bad is rooted in our self-centeredness. As long as we keep ourselves at the center, we will continue to do what we have always done. The regret that follows is merely a way of inflicting pain upon ourselves. It is crucial to understand that whatever happens in life is not accidental but a consequence of who we are. The ego, however, resists this understanding, preferring to claim, "I am pure and bright, but the situations were bad, so I made a mistake." The speaker likens this to a drunkard who falls but blames an earthquake rather than his intoxication. By refusing to admit the problem, the ego prevents any possibility of seeking help and is thus condemned to repeat its falls. The more mistakes one accumulates, the harder it becomes for the ego to admit them due to shame, thus perpetuating a cycle of repeated events. If something undesirable occurs in your life, you must recognize that you have invited it. Taking responsibility is the essential first step. The speaker dismisses the argument that it's too late to change after wasting many years, clarifying that those wasted years were a form of death, and by waking up now, one can truly attain life.