“Everyone makes mistakes. Not everyone owns them.” It can be ever-tempting to blame a failure on an external factor. Yet when we do, we gain nothing. We shirk responsibility, and with that, a learning opportunity. Learning starts with ownership. Recognizing that we can do this better. No one is infallible - we will all make mistakes, and be part of larger mistakes that involve a host of other people. But, even when it’s easy to allow ourselves to blame the situation, look inward. Ask ourselves the simple question - “What could I have done better?”