What is the responsibility game?

The "responsibility game" refers to a concept of choosing to take control over one’s life, actions, responses, and emotions, rather than playing the "blame game" where one might blame others or external factors for everything that goes wrong. In a discussion with Shane Parrish on The Knowledge Project, Jim Dethmer talks about the foundational commitment required to play the responsibility game. He highlights the importance of proactively deciding not to blame circumstances or others for one's situation, but instead taking ownership and responsibility for one's experience, akin to setting a clear course in life and constantly adjusting to stay on that path, much like navigating an airplane 1.