IMHO Book Review: Beyond Blind Blaming by Kevin D St. Clergy

The Clarity Cure: Why You’re Solving the Wrong Problems and How to Fix It

Reviewed: 13 February 2026

In Beyond Blind Blaming, author and entrepreneur Kevin D. St. Clergy gives a wake-up-call realization for anyone feeling stuck with an issue or a problem: “You’re not failing. You’re just solving the wrong problem, and doing it really well.”

St. Clergy, a practitioner who successfully built and exited his own company, brings significant “skin in the game” to this guide. He transitions from personal anecdotes involving a failed childhood baseball career to high-stakes business case studies to provide us an idea of how we misdiagnose our challenges and obstacles.

The book’s core idea centers on “Blind Blaming.” This is defined as an unconscious pattern of attributing failures to wrong causes because they lack the full picture. St. Clergy identifies the “Blame Loop,” a psychological trap where reality is filtered out, resulting in invisible actual solutions. To break this cycle, the author introduces the RCD (Reflect, Connect, and Decide) Method.

In the “Reflect” phase, we use the “O-DNA” (Obstacle Deep Neus Analysis) framework involving five strands: Health, Purpose, Relationships, Growth, and Resources. O-DNA encourages us to shift from “Negativity to Possibility” by revealing that one root cause creates a ripple effect through all life dimensions.

The “Connect” phase focuses on seeking the wisdom from “Catalysts” (coaches) and “Collectives” (mastermind groups), who are outside our immediate sphere of influence, to identify our blind spots.

Finally, the “Decide” phase involves strong language, which he calls an “MFD” (Make a F***ing Decision). He explains that the only way to succeed in this program is to take decisive actions rather than wait for a perfect analysis, as a clear decision ends the energy drain of uncertainty.

The book features Monday-Morning-ready tools like “Power Pause” and the “ACT Formula” (Awareness + Choice + Transform = Possibilities). Its structure is organized with clear headings, bullet points, and chapter summaries. The book’s tone is essentially encouraging, yet it is also raw and direct, using strong language to match the gravity of the transformation required.

Essentially, St. Clergy offers a compelling contribution to the fields of business, management, leadership, and personal development, making it an important read for entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to stop “praising their prison” and start playing their own game.

-Raphael Fernandez

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