A short personal-reflection YouTube video by James Laughlin in which the speaker takes ownership of past challenges (divorce, alcohol, lifestyle choices), argues that the "blame game" must end, and explains that delaying writing a book allowed personal growth and a changed perspective. The tone is confessional and resolute; the speaker expresses belief that "everything happens for a reason."
What level of ownership when you look back do you see that you attributed to say divorce or some of your greatest challenges I'd say significant lot yeah I mean because yeah like my ex wife was a great I changed it wasn't her you know what I mean and my life with alcohol was me I don't blame anybody it was me I can't blame the sport of hockey you know what I mean like blame games got to end at some point you know and I had to end it you know and that's why I'm so glad I didn't write the book write the book 20 years ago I started the book 20 years ago but I didn't finish the book I'm so glad because I did wreck recognize that a completely different person the people that have hurt over the years the lifestyles that I've led you know all the you name it all the sins are there right But I don't think I think everything happens for a reason I truly believe it.
