You can’t blame your boss for not giving you the support…
““You can’t blame your boss for not giving you the support you need. Plenty of people will say, ‘It’s my boss’s fault.’ No, it’s actually your fault because you haven’t educated him, you haven’t influenced him, you haven’t explained to him in a manner he understands why you need this support that you need. That’s extreme ownership. Own it all.” A Good Reason to Be an Early Riser “I’m up and getting after it by 4: 45. I like to have that psychological win over the enemy. For me, when I wake up in the morning—and I don’t know why—I’m thinking about the enemy and what they’re doing. I know I’m not on active duty anymore, but it’s still in my head: that there’s a guy in a cave somewhere, he’s rocking back and forth, and he’s got a machine gun in one hand and a grenade in the other. He’s waiting for me, and we’re going to meet. When I wake up in the morning, I’m thinking to myself: What can I do to be ready for that moment, which is coming? That propels me out of bed.” TF: This story has compelled so many listeners to start waking early that there is a #0445club hashtag on Twitter, featuring pictures of wristwatches. It’s still going strong more than a year after the podcast.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Taking full responsibility for influencing others is essential; blaming external factors hinders personal growth and effectiveness.
In simple terms: Own the outcome by educating and influencing those around you.
Key Takeaway
Take charge of influencing others to get support.
Themes
ownership
influence
self‑efficacy
leadership
Mood
motivated
confident
strategic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- workplace negotiations
- team projects
- personal goal setting
- early‑morning routines
Key Concepts
extreme ownership
personal accountability
communication skills
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you improve your communication to influence effectively?
- What steps will you take to own your role in outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Influencing others can be limited by their openness or power dynamics.