Most of us are born with equal potential but the greatest of all times weren't just the fruits of circumstances. Something made a clear difference in their lives. I will explain, in 4 points, how taking responsibility makes a crucial difference.
1-Cultural Mindset:
People want to protect their ego at all cost. When something isn't working out, they often blame it on anything but themselves. That gives them excuses for their failures and leads to acceptance of never getting what they want. They will also lower their standards and personal value based on this. 'This guy is always late, so it's OK if I'm late too sometimes. It's just fair.'
2-Why It's Inappropriate:
What people fail to realize, is that INACTION IS A CHOICE! Let's say you can act and change something for the better but decide to do nothing about it. IT'S NOW YOUR FAULT if it hasn't changed, based on your choice for inaction. In other words: If you could act, the outcome IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Also, lowering your personal value based on other people's failures sets you for the same results.. Failure.
3-Applicable Principles:
Leadership principles teach to TAKE OWNERSHIP and make it your responsibility(because it probably is). It teaches to TAKE ACTION. Once you stop the self-sabotage of your life and blaming it on others, you can redirect your focus on the impact and results you can generate. Here lies the meaning of 'Be the change that you seek.' Also keep in mind WHO you want to be and WHY. Prioritize being a valuable individual instead of comparing yourself with others.
4-Result:
Once you change this about your mindset, you slowly realize that things don't happen to you. THINGS HAPPEN FROM YOU. You learn to let go of what other people do(which you can't control) and focus on what you can do(which is what you control). That's how you start shaping your life yourself. It's like discovering you have a superpower! And by NEVER lowering your standards or personal value, you can only improve. This sets you up for greatness!
Any thoughts?
Cheers.
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