How to write a damn good apology

“Keep in mind that you can’t apologize your way out of being an ass.” — Jason Fried (Source)

“Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” — Elton John

Recently, I read Jason Fried’s, “How to say you’re sorry.”

The title piqued my interest because I’ve had to do my fair share of apologizing since I love to learn things the hard way.

I enjoyed the post, but I feel like I could elaborate on it for those of you dying to learn more — especially since I’ve done a good deal of research on the topic.

In this post, I’ll detail how you can say you’re sorry without dying of embarrassment all while eventually getting what you want — a restored relationship.

Why apologize?

“Never apologize, mister. It’s a sign of weakness.” — John Wayne

Wayne’s words have become quite popular throughout the years, appearing everywhere from friends’ Facebook statuses to mainstream television shows, such as NCIS.

In NCIS, Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs, a former U.S Marine Corps Scout Sniper turned special agent who commands a team for the Naval…