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Blame Is a Delay Tactic

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Hillman Lentz
Jun 16, 2026
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I used to think blame was just part of the process. Something goes wrong, you figure out what happened, who was responsible, and move forward. Sounds logical, right?

The problem is, blame slows everything down. It shifts your focus away from the solution and puts it on the problem. More importantly, it removes your control.

The moment you blame something—…

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