Emma

And once again, I was pretty annoyed and ready to point the finger because I just didn't have the type of friends or family that knew anyone to get me into a place that would be useful for work experience and that would be a great opportunity for me. So I started to look outside myself and blame life and my circumstances once again.

And once again, I was pretty annoyed and ready to point the finger because I just didn't have the type of friends or family that knew anyone to get me into a place that would be useful for work experience and that would be a great opportunity for me. So I started to look outside myself and blame life and my circumstances once again.

Until one day, I watched an episode of Oprah, and there she was talking about the power of taking ultimate responsibility for everything. And it changed my life forever. Now, it's really important to say that we all start out in different places in life.

Until one day, I watched an episode of Oprah, and there she was talking about the power of taking ultimate responsibility for everything. And it changed my life forever. Now, it's really important to say that we all start out in different places in life.

And it's absolutely true to say that many, many people start out with an unfair hand and have to work a hell of a lot harder for things that are just a given for someone else. But if you're like me, if you believe in mindset, if you believe that the stories you tell yourself become your reality, then you'll know that the quickest way to change your trajectory is to take responsibility for yourself.

And it's absolutely true to say that many, many people start out with an unfair hand and have to work a hell of a lot harder for things that are just a given for someone else. But if you're like me, if you believe in mindset, if you believe that the stories you tell yourself become your reality, then you'll know that the quickest way to change your trajectory is to take responsibility for yourself.

Another one of my favorite quotes is that if you don't know what to focus on, focus on yourself, which is exactly what I did in the moments after watching that fateful Oprah episode. I was focused entirely on what I was in control of. I took responsibility for the time that I woke up in the morning, for the number of letters that I would write to prospective employers.

Another one of my favorite quotes is that if you don't know what to focus on, focus on yourself, which is exactly what I did in the moments after watching that fateful Oprah episode. I was focused entirely on what I was in control of. I took responsibility for the time that I woke up in the morning, for the number of letters that I would write to prospective employers.

I took responsibility for following up those letters with a phone call in a timely manner. Sometimes I would even hand deliver letters just because I'd been ignored so many times and I wanted to make sure that they were actually receiving the post. I worked seven days a week and I opened my eyes to everything that could become an opportunity.

I took responsibility for following up those letters with a phone call in a timely manner. Sometimes I would even hand deliver letters just because I'd been ignored so many times and I wanted to make sure that they were actually receiving the post. I worked seven days a week and I opened my eyes to everything that could become an opportunity.

And when things didn't work out, I told myself that it was my responsibility and I figured out whatever part I might have to play in the things that didn't go my way. And even if sometimes I thought I was forcing those reasons, there would be some inkling of truth or some small learning that would mean I didn't fall into the same trap next time.

And when things didn't work out, I told myself that it was my responsibility and I figured out whatever part I might have to play in the things that didn't go my way. And even if sometimes I thought I was forcing those reasons, there would be some inkling of truth or some small learning that would mean I didn't fall into the same trap next time.

My experience has been that when you're in a downward spiral, taking responsibility in the capacity you have is the single best thing that you can do. Now I'm talking about a particularly early part of my life, but when I think about how that translates to what I do now, I think that it's my responsibility to figure out how to make myself happy.

My experience has been that when you're in a downward spiral, taking responsibility in the capacity you have is the single best thing that you can do. Now I'm talking about a particularly early part of my life, but when I think about how that translates to what I do now, I think that it's my responsibility to figure out how to make myself happy.

It's my responsibility to work out how to be the best parent to my four kids while I balance my ambition. And when I'm exhausted and I'm frustrated and I feel a sense of overwhelm, I know my responsibility is to correct that and figure out a path forward. No one is coming to save you. No one. This was a hard pill for me to swallow.

It's my responsibility to work out how to be the best parent to my four kids while I balance my ambition. And when I'm exhausted and I'm frustrated and I feel a sense of overwhelm, I know my responsibility is to correct that and figure out a path forward. No one is coming to save you. No one. This was a hard pill for me to swallow.

When things went wrong, it was easy to point fingers at other people, at circumstances, at things outside my control. But here's the truth. I am responsible for where I am today, for the good and for the bad. Right, that key take out part again. Taking responsibility means owning your choices and Every mistake, every failure, it's yours.

When things went wrong, it was easy to point fingers at other people, at circumstances, at things outside my control. But here's the truth. I am responsible for where I am today, for the good and for the bad. Right, that key take out part again. Taking responsibility means owning your choices and Every mistake, every failure, it's yours.

And the moment I took full responsibility, I started to see real growth. Because when you take ownership, you stop playing the victim and you become empowered. I'm not saying it's easy, but it is necessary for me, for you and for all of us. And to quote one of my favorite quotes, don't forget, the water doesn't get any warmer if you jump in late. Number six. The only thing you can control is you.

And the moment I took full responsibility, I started to see real growth. Because when you take ownership, you stop playing the victim and you become empowered. I'm not saying it's easy, but it is necessary for me, for you and for all of us. And to quote one of my favorite quotes, don't forget, the water doesn't get any warmer if you jump in late. Number six. The only thing you can control is you.