
Examples of Accountability
An example of accountability might be going to work and heading up a project, then stating that you take full responsibility for the outcome. This is basically you going out on a limb and saying that you will take the flack should anything go wrong.
Likewise, accountability might mean putting yourself forward as a politician and stating that it is your mission to make sure X happens. You will be held accountable if it does not.

Accountability and Achieving Goals
Let’s take the example of achieving goals for instance. Say you want to get into shape within a certain timeframe. Now normally you might write this down somewhere and then work quietly towards that goal. In this scenario, you have no accountability – you haven’t told anyone what you’re going to do and you’re not going to face any repercussions if you fail.
In fact, you probably won’t even be accountable to yourself really. Why? Because if you fail you’ll probably make some kind of excuse.

Now you’re accountable and you’ll find that you suddenly are much more motivated to accomplish said goal. This way, accountability has just made you much more productive and drive.
How to Bring Accountability In To Your Life
With all that in mind, it’s very important to start bringing more accountability into your own life. Not only will you find that people respect you more for taking the flack and for standing up for what you believe and what you intend to do – but it will also result in you being more productive and ultimately happier as a result.
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