Ep. 166: What Holds You Accountable?

What holds you accountable? For some, motivation and accountability come as naturally as a duck takes to water, but the rest of us might need a little more. In this episode, Danny and Jill discuss the various ways we can be held accountable in our work—be it through a coach, personal deadlines, competition with others, and everything in between… but the real secret to accountability? It’s getting clear on why you need the motivation in the first place, and finding the strategies that work best for you.   Does hiring someone to hold you accountable work? [2:18] Expectations of perfection can turn you away [4:43] Money as an accountability tool [6:16] Examining the fears holding you back from putting yourself on the hook [8:41] External motivation and competition [10:17] Ask why you need the motivation in the first place [13:35] Loss, process, or outcome pain [17:13] Setting deadlines and not letting down clients or employees [21:04] Knowing what strategies motivate you the most [23:19] Defining what accountability looks like [29:48]   Go to noissue.co and use “thebestlife” at checkout for all your branded packaging needs!   Visit cbdforlife.us and use code ‘thebestlife’ at checkout for 20% off all products   Use code ‘thebestlife’ at beekeepersnaturals.com for 15% off all of their natural remedies   You can also get 20% OFF Organifi products at organifi.com using code ‘thebestlife’   Don’t forget to leave us a review and subscribe so you never have to miss an episode! Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected], and you can head to thebestlifepodcast.com to join our Facebook Group.   FOLLOW US ON IG: @TheBestLifePodcast FOLLOW JILL: @jillfit FOLLOW DANNY J: @dannyjdotcom   You can also follow us on Facebook @Jill Coleman @Danny-JAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy