It’s common for people to blame officials for their team losing a game.
It’s less common for people to blame officials for losing a game by 29 points. But I found myself in a conversation on Facebook recently with a person who was arguing that officiating cost Ohio State that game.
I say this not to belittle that particular person but it made me think of society and how we approach failure.
Many people struggle with pride and never take responsibility. The problem with that is if you never admit your own mistakes and your own contribution to your life situations, you’ll never be able to grow. (more…)
