- Topics: [[Ownership]] --- - Your excuses are your own. Excuses are only as effective as the forgiveness and tolerance those who hear it allow. They do not legitimize the outcomes that the excuse attempt to absolve. They merely absolve this instance in exchange for patience, trust, and understanding from others. - Don't depend on excuses as a means of completion or moving forward. Over reliance on excuse will deplete the trust and mercy from others, leaving you in a much worse position than when you first started.