S1 Ep06 - Accountability & Getting Back on Track

We can create an empowered relationship to accountability, to create greater leadership in our lives.

In this episode, Leo looks at how to create accountability that's effective, and shares examples of how he's used it in his life.

Topics Covered

• How we have different relationships to accountability, ranging from disempowered to empowered
• Coercing oneself to be disciplined can lead to issues when one falls off track
• Accountability is simply accounting for whether a task was completed or not, without judgment
• Accountability can be used to celebrate progress and learn from successes, as well as to get curious about failures
• Accountability helps individuals take responsibility for their actions and make changes
• Leo’s experience with a 33-day fitness challenge and how accountability affects his motivation
• Suggestions for implementing accountability: find someone to be accountable to, set a consistent reporting schedule, and commit to specific, measurable actions
• Dealing with discouragement and getting back on track involves reaching out for support, choosing to recommit, and starting small
• The importance of forgiving oneself, letting go of negative emotions, and being compassionate to encourage progress

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Resources

The Fearless Living Academy

Credits

Intro music composition: Salem Beladonna & Robrecht Dumarey

Editor: Justin Cruz