Accountability, Excuses & Doing the Work That Actually Moves You Forward

On this episode of The Startups Drive, I welcomed back Stephanie Nguyen — construction professional and founder of Threefold Strategy, a business focused on helping people set meaningful goals and actually follow through on them.Stephanie and I sat down to unpack accountability — why it matters, what it really looks like in practice, and why holding yourself accountable is often harder than it sounds. We talked about the role other people play in accountability, whether it’s mentors, peers, or accountability partners, and how the right support can keep you moving when motivation dips.We also dug into the deeper reasons behind goal-setting itself — why understanding why you want a goal is just as important as the goal itself. And we didn’t shy away from the grey areas either: is a no-excuses mindset always healthy, or is it okay when real life gets in the way? Where’s the line between discipline and self-compassion?This is a powerful episode to listen to as we close out 2025 and head into 2026 — especially if you’re serious about setting better goals, building real accountability, and doing the work that actually moves the needle.Follow Myself https://www.instagram.com/longhurstkieran/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-longhurst-a60959155/Follow Stephanie LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanienguyenofficial/⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/stephanienguyenofficial⁠⁠