Step #2: Be Held Accountable!

Eventually you will see and understand that all of the steps to achievement/success are a must ... but this one is probably the most over-looked and under appreciated step.

You absolutely must be held accountable for your dream-goal!  And for most of us, dare I say all of us, you will need an accountability partner (AP) or mentor.  Could you do it yourself?  Maybe, but probably not.  This is especially important if you have super-sized your dream-goal!  Your dream-goal is too important to not subject it to criticism (so that you get it right) and support (from people who care enough to want you to succeed).

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It is YOUR VISION, YOUR DREAM, YOUR GOAL!  Having an outsider is extremely helpful for the days when you lose focus, hit a wall or lose confidence.  This person(s) needs to be allowed to be critical and supportive.  You need to make sure that this person(s) knows what your goal is, why you want to achieve it and when you want to achieve your goal.  This person(s) needs to know these things because they will need to remind you of what you are trying to achieve, why you what to achieve it and what your deadline is.  This person(s) needs to care enough about you and your goal that they can also be candid with you.

What be better would be to have more than one AP.  And even better than that would be to have multiple APs with experience in helping others achieve their goals.  They will bring experience, criticism, contacts and directions.  For many people helping others achieve their dream-goals is more fulfilling than achieving their own.  The APs are out there, build yourself a team of them and let them help you achieve your dream-goals!