You can’t have both. As Dani Johnson says “an excuse is a well planned lie”. 
Thank about that the next time you’re trying to think up an excuse to give to someone for something you’ve not done. 
We need to make things happen. There’s no time for creative lies/excuses. I’d prefer to pour my energy into creating results. Making mistake and learning. Tripping up and getting back up again because at least then I can say I tried. At least then I can get guidance on how to do better. At least I’ll have my own experiences. At least then… I’ll have the chance to success widely because I made an attempt!