'You break it, you own it.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If you damage something, you are responsible for fixing it.
- In plain terms
- You must fix what you break.
- What can you take from it?
- Take responsibility for your actions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you ensure you own up to mistakes?
- What limits exist on taking responsibility?
Another view
It may be impossible to fully repair certain harms.
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