Accountability
Accountability simply means taking ownership of our actions, or lack of actions. Easy, right? But, wait...If it is that simple, why is it so hard to do? Well, there is more to the definition, and that is where it gets a bit trickier. The second part of the definition is accepting whatever happens as a result of our choices (whether they are positive or negative). That tends to make us think twice about holding ourselves accountable. It is much easier to not hold ourselves accountable. On the surface, not holding ourselves accountable seems like a good plan: 1) it keeps us out of trouble, 2) it helps prevent arguments, and 3) it can allow us an “escape route” when we decide we ....
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