It's All My Fault!

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If I fail at anything it is nobody else's fault. It is my fault.
I have a choice whether to try to find someone or something to blame. But that would entail deciding to be a victim.
Even if my failure included being wronged by someone or using bad/unsuitable materials. In the end, the failure would still be my fault.
If I choose to spend my time complaining about the person or materials I will most likely be unable to figure out a way to turn my failures into success.

Instead, I will choose to try to figure out ways not to fail.
I will no longer make excuses why the lack of success is not my fault.
I will look for ways to be successful with the materials, equipment and time available to me.
What I need to know, I will learn.

The times when I am successful I will not be arrogant.
If someone compliments me on my success, I will be gracious.


These are just random thoughts that have been bouncing around in my head.
I do not feel I am a failure, but can see many areas where I can improve.
Once in a while when things go wrong I have to remind myself this stuff.
 
There is a bit of "Golden Rule" floating around in your statement(s). The Golden Rule has worked for me going on 65 years. Some times I have been disappointed in the end results, however, in the long run, I can sleep at night knowing I did my best.

Failures, once recognized, only help make us stronger.

You hang in there my friend.

Robert
 
Nice Mark. I got up at 6 to photograph the sunrise and meditate/reflect a bit. Sitting here drinking my coffee now.

Being accountable for my own actions good and bad, dropping the victim role and accepting myself for who I am, faults and all, has been freeing.

I try to follow what I've learned as the Platinum rule, "treat others as They want to be treated".

Thanks again Mark, gives me something to ponder today!
 
I love it. I copied it off and hung it in my shop. Don't worry, I put you name on it!
 
Mark, it sounds to me like you're planning to grow and succeed. It's good advice. :thumbup:
 
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