In Order to Have It You Have to Own It

The thought kept going through my mind; “In order to have it, you have to own it”.  What does it mean? I just finished a discussion with my eldest son on responsibility or more like it is someone else’s fault. Ahh the light of the 100 watt bulb comes on; to teach responsibility and accountability you have to own up to the issue and not shift the blame.  How often have we blamed outside influences for our lack of action.  What excuses have you used?  The economy is often cited; “The devil made me do it” often cited by Flip Wilson [ok that dates me a little] until you own up to your role you will not have what you seek. Instead of blaming other influences accept the circumstance of where you are and say to yourself “The buck stops here” and then identify ways that you could resolve the issue.