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Ep. 79 | Earn Your Happy and Level Up Your Life with Lori Harder

Resist Average Academy | Tommy Baker

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Making True Accountability: Being Accountable to Your Future Self

Approaching each experience with the mindset that every action serves a purpose is crucial for personal growth. Reflecting on what lessons are being learned from both positive and negative encounters ensures that time is never wasted, but rather used as a stepping stone for advancement. Emphasizing gratitude for past distractions aids in maintaining perspective and directs focus toward current ambitions. Setting concrete goals is fundamental in this process; creating accountability must be aimed not just at the present self, but at the future self that embodies the desired traits and accomplishments. This higher level of accountability drives meaningful progress, as it challenges individuals to elevate their aspirations beyond what is typically achievable. Engaging with individuals or circumstances that demand genuine commitment reinforces accountability, allowing for a deeper connection to one's true potential and aspirations. Small, easily achievable goals often lead to complacency, whereas aiming for higher stakes can instigate greater motivation and adherence to one's commitments, ultimately fostering true accountability and growth.

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