“The worst of all deceptions is self-deception.”
― Plato

You could have done more.

You could have started sooner.

You could have studied harder.

You could have worked harder.

You could have trained harder.

You could have planned better.

You could have prepared better.

You could have paid attention.

You could have listened carefully.

So, yes. It’s your fault.

But you can change direction.

You can learn from your mistakes.

You can be better this time.

You can win.

And it will be your fault.