Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
Albert Einstein
In life, the only person you can truly rely on is yourself. You are the only person you have control over. This is not a bad thing. Knowing, understanding and accepting this fact makes you responsible for your own actions, and makes you independent and self sufficient. It also makes your interactions with others more harmonious, since you will not be trying to control or sway their actions for your benefit.