“‘I deserve’ is the most disempowering phrase you could ever use. It robs you of your power. ‘I’m responsible’ is the most empowering.”

These words by Dr. John Townsend are important to understand. We don’t deserve great relationships,

a great job, or a great financial situation. We can work hard to earn those on a regular basis. As Eleanor Roosevelt said,

“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die.

And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” George Bernard Shaw agreed:

“We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future.” I’m Mac Hammond, and this is the Winner’s Minute.