Are politics becoming part of your identity and how does that affect your judgment of politicians?

Is politics—the process of deciding who gets what, when, and how in a society—a waste of your time? Why or why not? Are there ways to be politically engaged in your country? How well do they work for you? How might they work better?
What would you say are the 10 things you need to be able to do to be unbreakable - the things you should do (or aim to be able to do) to make sure you can remain strong, independent & unbreakable?