Embracing Setbacks and Shifting Your Approach

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This chapter explores the significance of expressing emotions and finding lessons in failures or setbacks. It highlights the idea that these experiences occur for a reason and stresses the importance of starting small to regain momentum. Additionally, it discusses the futility of self-criticism and emphasizes the need to shift mindset and approach for better outcomes.

We can create an empowered relationship to accountability, to create greater leadership in our lives.

In this episode, Leo looks at how to create accountability that's effective, and shares examples of how he's used it in his life.

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How we have different relationships to accountability, ranging from disempowered to empowered
Coercing oneself to be disciplined can lead to issues when one falls off track
Accountability is simply accounting for whether a task was completed or not, without judgment
Accountability can be used to celebrate progress and learn from successes, as well as to get curious about failures
Accountability helps individuals take responsibility for their actions and make changes
Leo’s experience with a 33-day fitness challenge and how accountability affects his motivation
Suggestions for implementing accountability: find someone to be accountable to, set a consistent reporting schedule, and commit to specific, measurable actions
Dealing with discouragement and getting back on track involves reaching out for support, choosing to recommit, and starting small
The importance of forgiving oneself, letting go of negative emotions, and being compassionate to encourage progress