Lesson 3: I Am a Hero for Animals!
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Excuses! Excuses!

Below you will find the excuses that people often use:


It’s not my fault, I didn’t make this mess.
It’s too much work, isn’t there an easier way?
I’m too tired, maybe after I get some rest.
I’m only a kid, isn’t this something adults should be doing?
I’m too busy with things I consider more important.
It’s not my turn I already did this once.
It’s not my problem/responsibility why should I get involved?
I’m not good at it, let somebody who is do it.
I don’t feel good maybe after I feel better.
Nobody else has to do it why me?
I forgot, sorry.
I don’t know how maybe if someone showed me what to do.
It’s too hot/cold maybe when things cool off/warm up.
Nobody told me I had to do it.
It’s not fair I always get stuck with it.
I’m a boy/I’m a girl and this isn’t a boy/girl thing.
It’s too boring I don’t see any point in doing it.
I just don’t feel like it don’t bug me right now
It’s not cool, I don’t want my friends poking fun of me.

Can you add any others you have used or heard others use?


Don’t make excuses, make something incredible happen in your life right now. – Greg Hickman