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Accountability-Keeping It Between The Gutters 

June 06, 20252 min read

Accountability | Willpower is Overrated

Beyond Willpower: Building Your Success Engine

Forget relying solely on willpower! In today's information overload, achieving goals demands a strategic blend of internal drive and external accountability. This post unveils the secret weapon: a system that keeps you on track while tapping into your brain's hidden power.

Internal Achievement Engine:

  • Fuel your dreams: Vividly imagine your goals and bask in the feeling of success. Use visualization, picture boards, and even test drives to ignite your passion.

  • Sharpen your focus: Narrow down your goals to just one professional and one personal goal for each 90-day period. Eliminate distractions and dedicate time to strategic planning.

  • Boost your self-esteem: Celebrate small victories! Set achievable 90-day goals and build confidence through consistent progress.

  • Practice daily gratitude: Cultivate a heart of thankfulness for what you have, fuelling motivation and positive energy.

External Accountability Bumpers:

  • Partner with champions: Share your goals, rewards, and punishments with a coach, mentor, or supportive friend. Their encouragement and check-ins will keep you on track.

  • Embrace consequences: Set escalating punishments for missed activities. Don't fear pain avoidance – use it to your advantage! Choose punishments that truly motivate you, like donating to a disliked charity or tackling an unpleasant task.

  • Reward small wins: Celebrate milestones! Take a break, enjoy a treat, or indulge in a fun activity to reinforce your commitment.

Your Personalized Accountability Plan:

  1. Pick your top goals: Identify your one professional and one personal goal for the next 90 days.

  2. Craft your internal engine: Choose visualization techniques, self-esteem boosters, and gratitude practices that resonate with you.

  3. Design your external bumpers: Decide on rewards for achieved activities and escalating punishments for missed ones. Pick a partner(s) for accountability and share your plan.

Remember: This is not just about "keeping it between the gutters" – it's about building a powerful success engine fueled by internal drive and external support. With this dynamic duo, you'll crush your goals and unlock unstoppable achievement!

Go forth and conquer!


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