According to Gallagher and Ventura, the most important words of personal responsibility are as follows:

• The 10 most important words:
  I won't wait for others to take the first step.
• The 9 most important words:
  If it is to be, it's up to me.
• The 8 most important words:
  If not me, who? If not now, when?
• The 7 most important words:
  Let me take a shot at it.
• The 6 most important words:
  I will not pass the buck.
• The 5 most important words:
  You can count on me.
• The 4 most important words:
  It IS my job!
• The 3 most important words:
  Just do it!
• The 2 most important words:
  I will.
• The most important word:
  Me