AJ had two helpings of breakfast and said, “It’s my fault, you told me it was okay as long as I’m aware.” Let’s be clear: Awareness is not accountability. Permission is not discipline. Understanding the standard is not living it. Accountability means: “I own my choices, even when no one is watching.” Growth happens when a man stops outsourcing responsibility and starts carrying it. No excuses. No blame. Just ownership. That’s how leaders are built. Brick by brick. Root by root.