“Taking complete ownership of your outcomes by holding no one but yourself responsible for them is the most powerful thing you can do to drive your success.”
— Gary W. Keller

It’s not my fault that we lost. I played a great game.
It’s not my fault that I got a “C” on the test. The teacher is bad at creating tests.
It’s not my fault that I didn’t get that job I wanted. They’re looking for superman.
It’s not my fault that the customer was confused. They didn’t read the instructions.
It’s not my fault that I was late. Traffic was crazy today.
It’s not my fault that we didn’t finish the project on time. I got my part done.
It’s not my fault that I did it wrong. Nobody showed me how to do it correctly.
It’s not my fault that the demo didn’t work. Things always work until you start a demo.
It’s not my fault that I didn’t get promoted. My boss hates me.
It’s not my fault that the product didn’t sell. That’s the sales team’s job.
It’s not my fault that I’m behind. I have too much on my plate.
It’s not my fault that I don’t have any money. I work hard.
It’s not my fault that I’m overweight. I have a bad knee.
It’s not my fault that my kids don’t like me. They’re teenagers.

Will you be defined by your excuses, or will you be defined by how you overcome the challenges?