Episode 197 - Michael John Cusick, "From Accountability to Accessibility, Part 2"
Oct 15, 2021
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Michael John Cusick explores coach accountability and the role of inspiration in personal growth. He discusses how porn addiction can be a bridge to abundant life and questions if it's a search for true passion. The episode delves into the struggles of overcoming addiction and the importance of genuine commitment in fostering a shame-free environment for growth.
Coach model focuses on inspiration for growth, not truth-seeking.
Porn addiction can transform into a path towards abundant life by uncovering true passions.
Deep dives
Accountability: Responsibility, Vulnerability, and Trust
Responsibility entails vulnerability, which in turn necessitates trust. Accountability, despite its association with negative connotations, is crucial for personal growth and development. It serves as a support mechanism for combating bad habits, lack of skills, or the need for assistance, leading individuals towards a path of improvement.
Coach Accountability: Inspiring Growth and Building Skills
Coach accountability focuses on inspiring individuals to grow and improve rather than solely monitoring their actions. It involves building skills, providing tools, and educating individuals to overcome challenges. Unlike a cop model that emphasizes law enforcement and punishment, coach accountability aims at nurturing a deeper connection and supporting individuals in their journey towards positive change.
Exploring HALT and Internal Reflection in Coach Accountability
In coach accountability, individuals are encouraged to monitor their hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness (HALT) as potential triggers for negative behaviors. This approach delves beyond surface behaviors, urging introspection and understanding of underlying emotional states. Coach accountability fosters a safe space for individuals to reflect on their struggles, losses, and motivations, promoting honesty and deeper self-discovery.
"The coach model is less about trying to get to the truth, it’s more about trying to inspire." - Michael John Cusick
On this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael continues a 3-part series on Accountability:
Cop Accountability
Coach Accountability
Cardiologist Accountability
Today's episode emphasizes the second part, coach accountability. With the coach accountability strategy, Michael says, “Our accountability partner plays the role of an instructor, trainer, and coach, who helps us manage our lives so we can keep moving forward. We are second-string players on God’s team with a pretty good shot of making it to the spiritual big leagues. When we fail to perform well, we check in with the coach, who encourages us from the rulebook, sends us back in the game, and tells us to keep our eye on the ball. This approach implies that if we give it enough effort, time, and attention, we can earn a victory over sin and make our lives work. This ‘try harder’ emphasis concerns itself less with sin management and more with the relentless effort to be good. It is a gospel of inspiration.”
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