I read once that no one ever compliments you on the quality of your excuses (can't remember source).
Excuses might buy a little time (maybe) but excuses never move you closer to the prize or lift the impression others have of you.
O.D.O.o.O.D.B.
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At West Point, cadets are taught on Day One that there are only four possible responses to a "correction": Yes, sir; No, sir; NO EXCUSE, SIR; and Sir, I do not understand.
Useful!
Posted by: Sue F | July 27, 2009 at 12:31 PM