When I was younger, I frequently complained. If I performed poorly in a class, I blamed the teacher’s inadequate teaching. Similarly, at work, I attributed any failures to my manager’s incompetence. This tendency of offloading blame to factors outside my control was convenient for my ego in the short term, but quite pernicious for my long-term interests.
What if it is your fault?
What if it is your fault?
What if it is your fault?
When I was younger, I frequently complained. If I performed poorly in a class, I blamed the teacher’s inadequate teaching. Similarly, at work, I attributed any failures to my manager’s incompetence. This tendency of offloading blame to factors outside my control was convenient for my ego in the short term, but quite pernicious for my long-term interests.