ontheedgeofeverything

When it comes to accepting blame, I would imagine most of us wouldn’t describe it as the most enjoyable experience. Being forced to recognize our faults and accept responsibility for them is a somewhat debilitating experience, which is why I believe a lot of us become defiant when faced with confrontation as it serves as a somewhat instinctual response.

As shitty as it is to accept blame, it’s definitely an ability we should all possess. Real-world scenarios often involve being confronted with a flaw or an error we have committed, and an inability to take responsibility can lead to a multitude of issues in different contexts, one of which being perceived as immature or temperamental.

Personally, I tend to become a tad hostile when I’m faced with something I did wrong. I think this stems from my perfectionist tendencies, and while I am working on improving my response to criticism, I also realize that hostility isn’t an effective coping mechanism. If anything, it pushes people away and only creates more problems down the road.

It may sound cliche, but accepting criticism can be a difficult pill to swallow. It’s uncomfortable, potentially embarrassing, and can make us feel small. But, if we are unable to respond constructively to critique, how can we expect to do or be better overall?

Failure truly is an integral component of success. Without flaws or errors, we wouldn’t be able to grow as people and achieve success because we wouldn’t face any challenges that contribute to self-growth along the way. I believe there is a bit of a stigma that surrounds making mistakes, but there shouldn’t be. Mistakes are the most effective learning tool, and without them, we wouldn’t be able to improve ourselves. Because, really, success isn’t falling down; it’s an inability to get back up again.