You will never get through this life without experiencing some failures. That’s life! How you deal with those failures, however, will have a monumental effect on your happiness and ultimate success. The average person has a tendency to blame his or her failures on someone or something else. That’s normal – but it’s not right!
If I can blame the economy, the weather, the meat packers, the government, etc., etc., then I don’t feel like I am failing because someone or something else is to blame. That’s a cop-out! That’s my way of avoiding all responsibility for what is going on. As long as I have someone or something else to blame, I will have no motivation to make the appropriate changes.
I have lived long enough to know there is one common denominator in nearly all personal and/or business failures. That common denominator is EXCUSES!
I no longer tolerate excuses in my life or in the lives of those around me. No more excuses! We need to own our failures! We need to take responsibility for our failures. Only then can we change what needs to be changed and create a successful future. Success is easy for those who are willing to own their failures. It is impossible for those who refuse to own their failures.
During the very worst of times, there have always been some who experienced amazing success while the majority struggled to survive. What’s the difference? While the majority were busy making excuses, others were busy making the necessary changes. If you are unwilling to own your failures and make the necessary changes, you will never be able to own your successes.
Quote Worth Re-Quoting
“Success is what comes after you stop making excuses.” ~ Luis Galarza