Don't make excuses for doing things.

Author: Ruben Fen
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: "Never Make Excuses" is the most important behavioral principle that the U.S. West Point Military Academy has adhered to for 200 years, and the philosophy it imparts to every new cadet. It emphasizes that every cadet should find ways to complete any task rather than seek excuses for failing to do so, even seemingly reasonable ones. Upholding this philosophy, countless West Point graduates have achieved extraordinary success in various fields of life. While West Point has nurtured a large number of military leaders, it has also trained and produced numerous politicians for the United States. Not only in the military and political spheres of the U.S., but an increasing number of West Point graduates are now making a mark in the business world. These successful business leaders unanimously affirm that their training at West Point has been one of the key factors in helping them become business leaders. Although the knowledge they learned at the time was primarily military-related, West Point has been highly successful in shaping their character, discipline, and perseverance. No business school has ever produced as many outstanding managers and executives.
The author of "Never Make Excuses," Ruben Fen, graduated from West Point. His personal experiences made him realize that the success of a career ultimately comes from the true expression of one's abilities (especially creativity), and all work boils down to serving others and embodying one's own life value. Therefore, "Never Make Excuses" is not just a work attitude but, more importantly, a life philosophy. In every aspect of your life, you should uphold this philosophy, for only in this way can you achieve a successful and fulfilling life.
The author does not merely view "excuses" as a "shield" to avoid difficulties, to be perfunctory, or to adopt a indifferent and attitude. He believes that excuses reflect a lack of self-responsibility and are an expression of a self-defeating life attitude. How to stop making excuses is not just about learning to say, "Report, no excuses," but rather about living according to the philosophy of this book and rediscovering the self-respect and sense of responsibility that you were born with but lost during your upbringing. From this moment forward, exercise your right to live freely, pursue happiness, and be a dedicated, responsible, obedient, and honest person. The reward you will receive is: living a truly successful and happy life, where your heart will genuinely feel this success and happiness, not just the success and happiness recognized by society.