It's not my fault

A while back I had this friend who was the most aggressive drive I've ever met. And I mean this in every sense – he drove way over the speed limit, would get super close to other drivers as he wove in and out of traffic, scream at everyone and would generally be a menace on the road. Needless to say, I avoided going anywhere with him because in my humble opinion, it was only a matter of time before he got in a wreck. Thus, when the inevitable happened, I was secretly glad (after learning he was fine of course). The accident wasn't anything big, a slip off the road during a rain storm into some brush. But I hoped he had learned his lesson. So, a short time after his minor crash, I agreed to go with him on a short trip. When he picked me up, the first thing I noticed was he hadn’t gotten his car fixed. Nope, the marks and scrapes on his bumper were in full display. Then, much to my horror, within minutes of being in his car, he started going on and on about how the accident wasn’t his fault. Yup, the other drivers who’d slowed down because it was raining caused him to crash. Or it was the people who designed the road. Or it was the people who paved the road and left a dip where water could collect. He had other excuses but you get the idea. It had nothing to do with the fact, he was, I’m very sure, driving fast in the pouring rain and hydroplaned because of it. He was very lucky he didn’t wipe out another car or two in the process. Yikes. But there are people like this, blame isn’t something they understand or accept. They can do no wrong – ever. However, a little humility goes a long way. So, my challenge to you today is to take a look at where you might be unwilling to look at your own faults. Own up to your mistakes. And be willing to correct them. Because while ditches may be interesting sometimes, everyone is better off when they learn and grown than when they're just stuck in a rut.