10.2 Maurice Clarett: Winners vs Losers

“The glaring difference between winners and losers is people either want or avoid responsibility.” - Maurice Clarett

Do you seek or avoid responsibility?

Maurice Clarett is a former Ohio State running back who burst onto the scene as a freshman, helping lead the Buckeyes to the 2002 national championship. After facing legal troubles and setbacks in his career, he has rebuilt his life as a speaker and advocate for mental health and personal growth.

When asked about the difference between winners and losers, Clarett said, “The glaring difference between winners and losers is people either want or avoid responsibility. People who are typically losers in life or people who typically don’t excel at something—these people just avoid responsibility which obviously avoids accountability for their behavior. People who typically win a lot are people that you don’t have to tell everything to. They are people who you can give half of the idea to, and they are going to execute or contribute.”

Winners listen the first time, take initiative, and get things done without excuses, and losers wait for everything to be laid out for them, avoid responsibility, and look for excuses when things get hard or don’t work out.

Question of the Day: Do your actions match the winner or loser example?