You have to see it before they do.

You have to believe it before they will.

You have to be the architect of your plans and your goals because no one will build them for you.

And that's just it.

In a world where victimhood is becoming currency and blame is becoming the norm, we have a choice. Create a temporary fleeting escape or create a life that matters.

You know how much easier it is to project out at the world?

To never have to look in the mirror and address the things you could be doing better?

You know how much easier it is to hate him or her or them over there?

To make up stories and scenarios

about how much different life would be

if it wasn't for A, B, and C holding you back.

I mean, short term, it's like winning the lottery, right?

You don't have to take any accountability.

You don't have to have tough conversations with yourself.

You don't have to reflect on the painful memories or decisions.

No, you can put your feet up.

Sit back, point at the world and say, look what they made me do, if only.

But here's what's not being said.

Every time you point your finger away from your own chest,

every time you project blame, you're letting yourself down.

Why? Because we only grow when we take accountability.

Yeah, accountability can be painful, uncomfortable.

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