Ego Quote by Dave Donovan
““It is how humans are wired to remember. They either take more credit for success or more responsibility for failure than is their due.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Personal Development Podcast, unknown date
Humans tend to credit success to themselves and blame failure on external factors.
In simple terms: People claim success, blame failure.
Balance self‑credit with accountability.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career coaching
- team meetings
- self‑reflection exercises
- leadership training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does self‑attribution affect collaboration?
- What practices promote balanced self‑assessment?
Over‑attributing success can hinder teamwork.