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2275 | Michael Wickett: “Nobody Does it to Us But Us.”

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Sep 25, 2025
In this engaging talk, motivational speaker Michael Wickett delves into powerful themes of self-esteem and personal responsibility. He challenges the notion of blame, insisting that our anger originates from within—not others. Wickett emphasizes that true happiness is self-generated, and taking full responsibility empowers personal change. Using a powerful metaphor, he illustrates how emotional responses reflect what we already hold inside, urging listeners to own their feelings for greater peace and higher self-esteem.
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ANECDOTE

Life-Changing Two-Day Experience

  • Michael Wickett attended a two-day self-esteem institute and felt disoriented but receptive to new ideas.
  • One simple principle about blame stuck and transformed his life for years.
INSIGHT

Blame Is Useless; Responsibility Empowers

  • Every person does the best they can with their current awareness, so blame is useless.
  • Taking responsibility instead of blaming puts you in a position to change what you don't like.
ADVICE

Own Your Creations, Then Change Them

  • Do take responsibility for what you create without blaming or beating yourself up.
  • Smile, acknowledge your role, and then change what you can to improve your life.
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