There are those who are always blaming someone else when their decisions turn out bad. Often referring to themselves as the victim they tend to view outcomes of their life as fate or some predetermined destiny.
If we believe in fate, then we must also believe in the concept that fate presents us with choices. Those choices and their associated outcomes are not predetermined, but provide us with opportunity. While it may be true that we can be the victim of a crime, we have an opportunity to create our own destiny.
Successful people persevere, they take risks, confront fears, and they assume responsibility for their future. They are not the victims of their own life, they are the champions.
Are you creating your destiny? Are you a champion?
- DEG
What makes a person become a victim? Or become a champion?
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion it all starts with - decisions. What are your thoughts?
DeleteInteresting. But what if one can't decide?
DeleteToo much hesitation and I think a choice will be made for you. :)
DeleteWOW! What a great answer! Thanks!
Delete"There are those who are always blaming someone else when their decisions turn out bad." AND there are those who always blame themselves for everything - they CLAIM OWNERSHIP of negative outcomes for which they have no responsibility.
ReplyDeleteI once counted twenty-two (22) "I apologize-es" in a five minute call with a CSR regarding something of NO CONSEQUENCE and for which the company had absolutely no involvement with!
Dennis' comment regarding hesitation is valid & in keeping with the art in his blog, he win the gold cup. Prolonged inaction (hesitation) is an action. It is the act of doing nothing. When you make this choice, you surrender your future to external forces all of which are beyond your control.
Years ago, I used this analogy to validate the concept & validity of planning & zoning. W/o P & Z you (the municipality/citizens, etc.) have consciously planned. Your plan is to take whatever the market place brings you. When you get what you do not like, do not complain, it is the logical conclusion of your plan.
Good examples across PA...US 11/15 from Selinsgrove to Ted's Landing, US 30 E of Chambersburg, US 11 Camp Hill to New Kingston, US 202/309 Montgomeryville, etc....
Gil Longwell
MeetingWIthSuccess@verizon.net