I broke a couple things recently that weren’t mine.
Sure, I felt bad about it.
But stuff happens. That’s just life.
And when stuff happens? Do the right thing.
In this case, that meant leaving a note, explaining what happened, and apologizing.
I couldn’t fix or replace the stuff I broke. But I could own it and apologize.
Could I have swept it under the rug? Avoided accountability? Blamed someone else?
I could’ve.
But that’s not only a disservice to the other person—it’s a disservice to yourself.
Because what are you telling yourself in that moment?
That’s the biggest thing.
Are you the type of person who takes responsibility and owns things?
Or the type of person who hides things, blames others, and avoids responsibility?
Integrity matters most when nobody’s forcing you to have it.
Guiding Principle
When stuff happens, do the right thing.
Something to Ponder
When stuff happens, what do you default to? Do you own it? Or do you look for a way out of responsibility?
See You In the Arena
This week is just about over. Next week is just about here. Let’s keep building.
Brick by brick.