- If only people listened to me.
- If only I had more people.
- If only I had that right equipment.
- If only I had a seat at the table.
- If only my commander told me what he thought.
- If only I wasn’t so busy.
- If only the staff respected me more.
- If only my commander understood public affairs.
- If only my boss didn’t micromanage me.
- If only other PAOs were as good as me.
- If only the reporters asked the right questions.
- If only I could get on that patrol.
- If only I could talk to that person.
- If only the media would publish my messages.
- If only the public understood.
- If only the public cared.
- If only my website worked.
- If only I had access to the websites I need.
- If only my people were better trained.
- If only I could fire poor performers.
- If only better people applied to these positions.
- If only I had more education.
- If only they would let me.
If only you take responsibility for your own life and work, and stop making excuses.