“Once you take responsibility, it’s your fault.”

A thought by Seth Godin, (2010-10-13) from his book, Graceful (Kindle Location 365). New Word City, Inc.. Kindle Edition.

That is what keeps so many people from stepping out and taking responsibility. They don’t want the pressure. They fear the negative. They are afraid of being blamed for something going wrong. They just want to accept things the way they are.

There also are some who don’t want to take responsibility so they can point the finger. They want to be the blamer but I say that is really being lame. That is being a coward.

But there is another side, responsibility also gets the credit. That is why some don’t want to give it; they don’t want to share the credit. But it seems like taking responsibility and also giving it to others is really the way to make a difference.

And that to me is the best thing about responsibility, the making a difference part and that means living life to its fullest.

Now I have taken responsibility at continuing a thought five days a week here on this blog. Yes, every once in a while I get a negative response but the entire positive good is well worth the risk. Your clicking on the title of the book at the top of the page and going to Amazon and maybe buying the book is worth the time of reading and writing that I do. Maybe the thought will cause you to think and do something about an area in your life. It may also lead you to a relationship with Christ and that is truly worth the effort.

You see, responsibility is a very good thing. Take the risk. Go for it. Make a difference.

So what are you responsible for?

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