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“‘I deserve’ is the most disempowering phrase 
you could ever use. It robs you of your power. 
‘I’m responsible’ is the most empowering.”

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These words by Dr. John Townsend are important 
to understand. We don’t deserve great relationships,

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a great job, or a great financial situation. 
We can work hard to earn those on a regular 
basis. As Eleanor Roosevelt said,

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“In the long run, we shape our lives, and 
we shape ourselves. The process never ends 
until we die.

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And the choices we make are ultimately our 
own responsibility.” George Bernard Shaw 
agreed:

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“We are made wise not by the recollection 
of our past, but by the responsibility for 
our future.” I’m Mac Hammond, and this is 
the Winner’s Minute.