Is responsibility given or is responsibility earned?

Question:

Is responsibility given or is responsibility earned?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Neither. Responsibility is TAKEN.

Think about it. What does a responsible person do? They are a steward. They manage. If there are problems, they fix them. If things are going well, they leave them alone. It doesn't mean you are in complete control... just that you are doing your best.

So what's stopping you from having any responsibility you want? Be responsible for world peace. You may not be able to make it happen by yourself, but by OWNING it, it BECOMES yours.