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Who's Responsible?

Guest post by: Duane Hatfield

Article Overview: It seems no matter what the situation or problem someone always wants to know, who’s responsible.

Who's Responsible?

Isn’t it funny how many times the question “Who's Responsible?” is asked on a daily basis? It seems no matter what the situation or problem someone always wants to know, who’s responsible. It doesn’t matter what the final outcome of anything is, people want to know who is to blame. It’s the most underlying factor that has to be dealt with and it is usually a precursor to discipline or correction. For many people it is the only thing they expect from others.

When children are together and a different noise is heard, whether it’s fighting or something breaking or one of them cries, we reassure their safety and then our concern is who was at fault. When young people get into situations they shouldn’t and others get involved, that question is asked again. Even when employees do something wrong or make a mistake many employers are always ready find out who’s responsible. This is one reason people don’t take initiative or go beyond direct instructions, everyone is afraid to be responsible. No matter what happens, if the result is negative someone has to be blamed and the “powers that be” want to know, who is responsible?

One thing I have come to realize is being responsible is not a bad thing. We have all heard the adage; “The only person who hasn’t made a mistake is the one who hasn’t done anything” and this is very true. The only way people usually learn is by their own or someone else’s mistakes. And yes, some mistakes do deserve discipline but not all of them and not in every instance. This only slows productivity, reduces the possibility of learning and in turn promotes fear and anxiety.

Responsibility is a trait we all must bear and never shirk. Our position in life cannot be blamed on others and rightly shouldn’t be. Many people feel their problems are the fruit of someone else’s labors but we must each yield our own. We want to justify ourselves and excuse our inabilities or lack of initiative as the fault of others. We must all realize that no one can make decisions nor implement them for us unless we let them and then THAT is our decision.

Don’t consider responsibility to only be a result of a mistake but also a point of positive control. Taking charge and knowing the end result is in your control should give a sense of pride and determination to accomplish more. Don’t only take responsibility for problems but also take it to accomplish the task.

No matter where we are in life it is the result of our decisions. We are responsible for our past and our future. The decisions we have made in the past have determined where we are now and the decisions we make today will determine our tomorrow. The responsibility is solely ours and whether we prosper or fail it’s up to us. Make today the best day of your life and decide to be what you think you should be.

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