In this episode of The Habit Chef Podcast, we’ll explore why accountability is so powerful and the simple ways you can get started using it to propel you forward and keep your momentum.
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Listen in, and you’ll learn:
- Why accountability is an important asset for entrepreneurs and habit-builders
- Who you should select as an accountability partner (and who you should avoid)
- What type of accountability structure is most successful
- How you can easily get started
Notes from this Episode:
1. Start with the “who.”
- Who should you pick? Someone you respect and don’t want to let down.
- But not your spouse or best friend. (You’re too close.)
- A good choice could also be a coach or mastermind group.
- Can’t think of one? Join the Tribe, and we’ll pair up.
2. To work through the “how,” start small.
- The most effective systems are daily, especially on priority tasks.
- Sample idea: Nathaniel’s Snapchat Diet
- LiftApp: Set priorities for your day.
- Next, build to a “Friday Report” to recap your week.
- Over time, build to conversations to really make progress.
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I have a good friend that I use for a lot of my accountability. I tell him when I’m going to change something, and he periodically checks in with me to see if I’m sticking to it. It’s fun because we’re close enough that he doesn’t hold back when calling me out on it.
As my blog has grown, I’ve realized that it’s one of the best accountability methods there is. When we’re broadcasting our new habits, particularly the more difficult ones, we really don’t want to have to say we failed and I think it’s made me stick to things much better.
Great podcast–just the right length and filled with good info. Thank you for mentioning the Snapchat diet!
Nat –
You’re absolutely right about that. It only took one or two public monthly reports to make some serious corrections. It does help keep me on track because it feels horrible to be living out of alignment with what I’m writing.
I also have a mastermind call every Thursday evening that’s been huge for making consistent progress. If I get stuck, it almost never lasts beyond that call, so I always get restarted within a week.
Thanks a bunch for joining in!
kk
I am restarting my exercise habits with friends. Zumba and Water Aerobics. The journeys begin.