Messy, Entitled, and Stupid: Learning About Ownership the Hard Way

Walk Through Open Doors with James Henson

Summary

In this episode of Walk Through Open Doors, we talk about the transformative power of ownership in our lives with an emphasis on the importance of taking responsibility for our choices and actions, and how this mindset can lead to radical change.

I spent a lot of my life living without any sense of ownership or accountability, so I am able to talk about all of this from the inside. I learned about the importance of taking ownership the hard way, and I’m here to help you avoid that.

I created a bonus post for this episode called 5 Ways to Start Taking Ownership Today. You can find it here.

Key Takeaways

· Taking ownership is everything for personal growth.

· Something can be your responsibility without being your fault.

· You cannot seize opportunities without ownership.

· Real compassion requires confrontation and should not enable a lack of accountability.

· Ownership is so empowering it can end up feeling addictive.

· Recognizing your role in every situation is essential.

· Whether intentional or the result of misplaced compassion, cultural narratives often disempower us.