“In our society today I see so many people who blame others for their failures. I have observed that those who accept personal responsibility for their actions are more successful than those who blame their shortcomings and lack of accomplishments on someone else.” James E Faust “Your Light—a Standard to All Nations,” Ensign, May 2006,

Sometimes people say it just like it is. And what gives these people the right to say it? I believe it is the integrity of the lives they have lived, the accomplishments they have made and the challenges they have risen above. And most importantly the impact they have made on the lives of others.

Here’s to taking responsibility for our lives and the success, joy and freedom it brings.