When I was in the third grade, my teacher had a big sign that had been printed years before, on paper that still had the tear-off holes on the sides that older printers had used. On it were four words, all written in bold capital letters:
NO EXCUSES, JUST RESULTS.
This message might seem a bit strong for a group of eight year-olds who were still mastering handwriting and basic arithmetic, but it is one that has stuck with me ever since.
Everyone makes excuses, passes the blame onto others, and refuses responsibility. After all, it’s much easier than owning up or providing a solution to a problem. But the next time you find yourself complaining or making excuses, think to yourself, “What can I do to help fix this situation?” Most of the time, it will take just a few moments to come up with the rather simple solution to your problem.
It doesn’t take much to quit complaining and become more proactive. So stop creating excuses; make results instead.
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