About this quote

Bad luck happens to everyone, but repeating the exact same disaster points to a deeper issue. It is easy to blame circumstances the first time you fail. But what happens when the exact same pattern repeats? At some point, you have to stop pointing at bad luck and look at your own habits. Own your mistakes before they turn into a comedy of errors.

When to use it

• You are talking to a coworker who just deleted a critical client database for the second time this month. 'Losing your files once is a bad day, but doing it twice this week is just sloppy.'
• A friend tells you they lost their wallet at a music festival for the third year in a row. 'At this point, you need to buy a chain wallet because this isn't bad luck anymore.'
• A teammate misses the championship game because they forgot their cleats again. 'Missing one game because of traffic is fine, but leaving your gear behind twice in one season is on you.'