Personal Accountability Articles

Rick Gettle © 2003 How would you like to see a permanent end to all of your problems? We all have problems – and our problems only end - when we do. The only people without problems are in the cemetery. I’d like to stick around – problems and all. How about you? No matter what problems we ...

Everyone has a productivity personality. It’s the collection of strengths, weaknesses, and day-to-day habits that come together to determine how a person works best. I’ve written often about how important it is to get a handle on your own personal productivity personality, but it’s important that you don’t stop there. After all, most of us depend on others at some point in our day and the individual work styles and attitudes of those around us can have a huge impact on our own ability to get things done.

Value is a concept that describes the beliefs of an individual or culture. A set of values may be placed into the notion of a value system. Values are considered subjective and vary across people and cultures. Types of values include ethical/moral values, doctrinal/ideological (political, religious) values, social values, and aesthetic values. It is debated whether some values are innate.nn Personal values nPersonal values evolve from circumstances with the external world and

Many of you will know about one of the iconic books of the recent self-help movement, the 'Secret'. Indeed, to call it a book ignores the DVD and the CD's that bear the same title. It also ignores the movement of disciples that has sprouted up around it. Now, as one who judges a group at least partly by its followers as well as by its ideas, the 'Secret' has caused me a feeling of disquiet for some time. While many movements down the years begin with a grain of truth, it usually gets followed by a huge dollop of propaganda that followers are expected to swallow wholesale.

Choosing to live ethically and with integrity isn't for the faint of heart. It means making choices and dealing with consequences that choosing to lie might help you avoid, at least in the short-term. Here are the top 10 reasons why it's worth the time and energy. 1. It's a great way to keep life simple. Life is complicated enough already, and it certainly seems like the trend is towards exponential complications in our society. Living with integrity is one way to keep it sim

Success is your personal responsibility and not an entitlement! You can not assume nor expect that others will 'do for you' in the quest for your own personal desires; that only happens for children and not grown adults! Many who have aspirations of achieving success in various aspects of their lives often times fall short. All too frequently the cause for this can be traced back to a lack of personal accountability for their own efforts. There is no doubt that having goals a

Being a small business owner or a solopreneur can sometimes mean an endless list of things 'to-do' - either things to market your business, grow your business, manage your business or even just run it. If you're like me, you probably have put yourself and your business to the bottom of your own to-do list more than once. I recently made the decision to put myself right at the top of my list, and that has meant making many changes in the way I do things ... just to keep myself

The pace of change at work is inexorably rising, with the demands of globalisation and use of technology. However, it's crucial to your workplace survival that you spot those changes that are likely to affect you. Staying awake in the workplace is important if you are to spot when something is afoot. You may not know exactly what's coming, but at least you'll realise that something is. Then you can prepare yourself for it , instead of facing immediate change that you then have to work with.

Ask, Believe, Receive Three words that are intended to unlock the secret, which as most of the world now knows is the code name for the ‘law of attraction’. You may or may not be a fan of The Secret, however I believe the fundamental formula of ask, believe, receive is sound. If only it were ...

Personal Coaching is a term generally used in the fields of business, executive, life, dating and career coaching to differentiate the coaching process from the more popular connotation of sports coaching. However, sports and personal coaching have the same origin.nnPersonal Coaching is a relationship which is designed and defined in a relationship agreement between a client and a coach. It is based on the client's expressed interests, goals, and objectives.nnPersonal Coachin

"The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. To dig for treasures shows not only impatience and greed, but lack of faith. Patience, patience, patience, is what the sea teaches. Patience and faith. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea." - Anne Morrow Lindbergh Standards are the behaviors you hold yourself to (as opposed to boundaries which are the behaviors you hold others to. Standards aren't

Lack of Purpose has a Price A couple of months ago I was interviewed by the Calgary Herald for an article about the pursuit of happiness. (If you are interested in the article you can find a link to it at my book website www.reframeyourblame.com). I do not have a traditional view of the ...

One of the interesting things about my work is that I get the opportunity to see how people 'work'... how they're wired.nTypical behaviours, thinking, attitudes, reactions.nHow they deal with situations, circumstances, events, catastrophes, tragedies, good stuff, bad stuff; life.nnIt's all interesting stuff for me.nnI've learned that most people, most of the time are reactive not proactive (when it comes to the big-picture stuff).nnThat is, many of us are not particularly goo

Top 10 Benefits of Software Testing Software testing is the process of detecting faults in a product before it is released and becomes operational. Although there is a lack of understanding about its importance in a software development cycle, the value it can bring to a product cannot be denied. It not only caters to the quality needs of software but also acts as an influencer in making certain crucial business decisions. It can prove costly for an organization but can also

Wow, could you just make a decision already? Please! How many times have you heard that from yourself or others? You wonder why what seems like such a simple decision for others is so difficult for you. Or perhaps you are usually extremely decisive and yet find yourself waffling between the options presented like a kid in a candy store. Why are you struggling to make this decision? Here are 5 common reasons why you may be struggling to make that decision: 1. Your Thinking It "Should" Not Be This Difficult

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability . The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset . Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or influence, and embrace your role in the way your life is shaped by moving to a place of true power and freedom.nn QBQ! The Question Behind the Question: Practicing Personal Accountability

It’s not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.n–MolierennOwnership.n nToo often, people strive to own things in a misguided effort to achieve inner peace and happiness. They believe that having a new wardrobe, a new car, a bigger home, or other such material possessions will make them happy or successful. What so many fail to understand is that happiness truly comes from within; it comes from a strong sense of self, not from the acquis

The balanced Scorecard is one of the most popularly used strategy performance management tools currently being used in the corporate world is the Balanced Scorecard. Primarily, it is a tool used to measure the performance of individuals, projects or a whole business entity. For instance, organizations tend to make use of key performance indicators (KPIs), which are used in order to estimate the amount of progress made towards a project, or the achievement of a particular goal

Using the principles he teaches, T. Harv Eker went from zero to millionaire in only 2 1/2 years! He combines a unique brand of 'street-smarts with heart'. T. Harv Eker is the founder and president of Peak Potentials Training, the fastest growing success training company in North America.

You know how it feels to be stuck in a rut. You’re doing the same activities over and over, and you’re not happy. Maybe you feel bored with your life or burnt out on the job. Perhaps you know what would make you happy, such as a new career or increased responsibility at work, but making that ...You know how it feels to be stuck in a rut. You’re doing the same activities over and over, and you’re not happy. Maybe you feel bored with your life or burnt out on the job.

ACHIEVING YOUR DEFINITE MAJOR PURPOSEnn(Excerpts From The Book) SUCCESSERCISING “The Science Of Success Achievement Course” The Equivalent To A PhD In Success From The University Of Hard Knocks By Rick Gettle © 2004 In his all time best selling book, Think And Grow Rich, Napoleon Hill ...

It's widely accepted now that 'being ourselves' is one of the keys to personal happiness. It is also a key to effectiveness in the workplace, at home, and in our personal lives. In this article, I outline five reasons why I believe it’s harder to ‘be yourself’ than ever before. In a subsequent article, I will deal with how we might raise our self identity and develop our own unique authenticity. Understanding the five reasons will help us tackle the dilemma of 'why am I so miserable when I'm so well off'.

I will say it again: responsibility does not mean blame. nnHaving begun immersing myself in personal development three years ago, a painful recurring theme - and one of the biggest bumps in the road I came across - was this idea of being "responsible" for everything in my life. Whether it was to do with beliefs, thoughts, actions, finances or simply the way things were going, many motivational speakers insisted that I (as a person) had everything to do with it.nn"Wait a minut

Brief Overview Of The Cold Sore Free Forever Guide Imagine life without having being bothered by cold sores – Will you look and feel better? Will you have a much better self-esteem? If you have tried out just about anything to help you get rid of cold sores (but yet they all don’t work out), here’s something you want to check out – The Cold Sore Free Forever guide by Derek Shepton. You will discover, in this Cold Sore Free Forever guide, how you can finally cure your

This step, Take 100% Responsibility for Your Life , is the step most people are not even aware they are not living. It's analogous to being locked in jail unaware the key to freedom can be found somewhere in the cell with you.nnOne of the greatest myths many people believe today is that we are entitled to a great life and that, and that somehow, somewhere; someone is responsible for filling our lives with continual happiness, exciting career options, nurturing families and re

Our lives are meant to be bright, noble, and ever ascending. This promise of our True Potential is made good in us by the fulfillment of our possibilities, and not through the interminable struggle of trying to do what is impossible. Most of our sorrows are the offspring of trying to be ...

Yes, things look bleak. It’s really scary. You don’t know what you’re going to do and you don’t know what to do first. This is hard. It hurts. You’ve taken some losses; you’ve suffered some serious hits. I get it.

What do you normally do when something goes wrong? Do you point fingers, make excuses or take responsibility? Would you rather ask questions, play victim or blame someone else? Do you say things like: “I didn’t have enough time.” “That’s not my job.” “I didn’t know”. These are very common responses within a group setting: from the floor shop to Management; ministries to government; Business leaders to Regulators; husband to wife - all pointing fingers at each other and themse

Anyone who works in the business world knows that technology can be both a blessing and a curse. At its best, it allows us to do more in less time. At its worst, it’s a frustrating, productivity draining distraction. As we rely more and more on our various gizmos and gadgets, productivity can ...

You may hear stuff about better communication being the cure for the rumor mill contagion. Though that is possibly true, beware. Listen in and draw your own conclusions.nn• "Our problem around here is communication. No one knows what's going on." -- But didn't you get the message?n• "What message?" -- It was in an e mail sent out last week. You should have gotten one in your mailbox.n• "I do not have time to keep checking my box every five minutes. No one reads those st

How to Retrain Your Brainnfor Health and Happinessnn Laurel Melli Over the last 30 years at the University of Califo ia, San Francisco, I have successfully developed The Solution Method, a program designed to retrain the brain to decrease stress and its associated symptoms (depression, ...

The Ten Key Competencies of Personal Productivity Mike M. was a senior manager for one of my large corporate clients, but you wouldn't know he was on the fast track if you looked at his office. He worked long hours, felt pressured, and was always playing catch up. Mike was unresponsive to ...

"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy." — Rabindranath Tagore

The Robert Woods Johnson Foundation recently announced that it’s contributing $500 Million Dollars over the next five years to combat the growing crisis in childhood obesity. The RWJF expects to work with the Feds, state governments, and schools who have already spent billions trying to ...

I have observed a trend among those I mentor, consult with, and train. I can't say for certain if this is a growing trend, but I have observed it my entire professional life, and it has always been an obstacle to success. The problem? "I have to..." You see, most people ask what they "have to" do. They ask whether they "have to" be there. They wonder whether they "have to" work that hard. They argue that they shouldn't "have to" dress up for their job. I never hear successful people - in an area of life - ask this question.

What Is Shopping Cart Abandonment?rnShopping Cart Abandonment term used when your online shop visitor who add items to their shopping cart but exit without completing the purchase. If you are Magento store ,rn owner and facing problem to drive conversions and you find that people are interested in your product, they even go so far as to add items to their shopping carts. The only problem is, they don’t purchase and abandonment cart at final step!! That’s reason your need

In teaching young people to play violin and ocarina, I see them also learning skills that will help them in their studies, life and work. One of the amazing things about music education is how students pick up these skills through the process of learning to play an instrument. Through music instruction, children learn discipline, patience, problem-solving skills, confidence and responsibility. These character traits are developed through repetition, as students must slow down

Rick Gettle © 2006 Have A Definite Major Purpose In Lifenn What’s the most important thing you would like to accomplish in your lifetime? Try to define it in one paragraph, even if you have to keep rewriting it over a hundred times until it gets as clear as possible. It has to be the most ...

Jim Collins opened his book Good to Great with the statement, “Good is the enemy of great.” He explained that when we have good schools, good businesses and good government, we are prone to accept that level of quality as sufficient. Collins observed: “Few people attain great lives, in large part because it is so easy to settle for a good life.”nnWhat about you and your business? Have you become comfortable—possibly complacent—with what you have accomplished? Sale

Today’s society places us in many different rolls. We are the friend, the spouse, the parent or child, the employer or team member. We change our behaviors and personas to fit our different and evolving rolls and responsibilities. Like changing our clothes to fit the weather or activity, we lock our true selves into patterns of behavior and speech that “fit in” to the situation of the moment. Like politicians eating tacos in New Mexico and bagels in New York, we are constant

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Personal Accountability . The Official SelfGrowth.com Guide to Personal Accountability is Jay Fiset . Personal Accountability allows you to move away from a mindset where things happen "to you" in your life without your consent or influence, and embrace your role in the way your life is shaped by moving to a place of true power and freedom.nn Flipping the Switch...: Unleash the Power of Personal Accountability Usin

Understanding self-direction and taking responsibility for your life is vital to your personal success. How you handle adversity, face challenges, and make everyday decisions will shape the course of your future. In the absence of self-direction you may one day discover that you are on a different life path than the one you want to follow. You can change that path by redirecting your life and taking charge of your life decisions, thus reclaiming your personal power. n nTwo pr

What is radical ownership? It’s seeing and owning that life is a mirror reflecting me back to me. All the things that happen in my life have one thing in common…ME. I am the common denominator in all that keeps showing up. Mike Dooley describes it beautifully in his Notes from The Universe: “It's one kind of victory to slay a beast, move a mountain, and cross a chasm, but it's another kind altogether to realize that the beast, the mountain, and the chasm were of your ow

Barring those moments when we find ourselves in real physical danger, conditions of themselves have absolutely no authority over us. It's true. No event or circumstance has any power to make us feel one way or another. The only command any condition may have over us is that which we ...

The Evolution of Personal Accountability If you read my article in the last issue you know that my wife Cory and I recently adopted our son Wyatt. We are having a blast with him and our transition. n At the same time I have been writing my first book “The Evolution of Personal Accountability” ...

We all know that change is inevitable in life, but none of us likes change being imposed. Amazingly though, we often resist changes we want to make. Oh yes, we find ways to sabotage, resist and undermine change, EVEN WHERE WE SAY WE WANT IT, AND SEE IT AS GOOD! Examples include a career change, a desire to lose weight, or work changes that we are sponsoring. Here I examine three questions. • How do we resist desirable change? • Why do we resist? • What can we do about it?

How do you feel about your life? Do you feel like you're on a treadmill, doing things you'd prefer not to do? Do you feel that you might only become powerful at the cost of being ethical? Personal power is a strange thing, and it has absorbed me for several years. On one level, it is crucial to our existence, and to living. Without power, the ability to convert energy into momentum, we have no existence whatsoever. Yet many people I deal with don't want power. Isn't that odd?

I have noticed over time that there are distinct differences in the mindset and my entire set of lifestyle practices (be it in business, socializing, or conducting my personal affairs such as learning or just living) that I had at times which were characterized by either struggle or success, and I have noticed the same elements in my clients and the other people I have worked with over the course of my life and career. And so for your benefit I have composed a list of these 1

In my experience working with clients in coaching, many want to jump quickly into setting goals and making a plan. But, they loose focus quickly, get sidetracked easily, or can’t remember the goals they set or why they were important. I believe this happens because there is foundational work that needs to happen before successful goal setting can occur. And there can’t be personal accountability until some goals are set. In my thirteen years of working with organizations in strategic planning I used a process based on five key questions.