Are you willing to be accountable in 2009?
It wasn't on a whim that media mogul, Oprah Winfrey, decided to share with the world her disappointment in allowing her weight loss goals to become sidetracked; it was definitely by design.
In fact, many articles have been written about the effectiveness of accountability. Many researchers agree that accountability can have a transformative effect on our lives.
We are expected to be accountable to a long list of people and entities.
1. The IRS - To avoid being penalized you try to pay your taxes on-time.
2. Your real estate broker/manager - To avoid being called into their office...lol!
3. Buyer & Seller clients - To keep them happy, as well earn their future business you honor your word.
4. Creditors - To avoid having bad credit you try to pay your bills on time.
5. Tax collectors - To avoid a lien on your property to pay your taxes in a timely fashion.
6. Banks - To avoid us overdrawing money that we don't actually have in our accounts.
7. Our family - To avoid letting them down, you try to be there when they need you the most.
Each of these groups have a system of checks & balances in place that expects us to do what we've committed ourselves to do, and holds us accountable.
Here's an idea for the 2009...Why not find accountability partners? These can be one person or a few people whom you trust and feel comfortable sharing your best & worst moments with. They can either work in the same profession as you, or work in a different field.
If you're prefer to be accountable to someone who doesn't work in your same local area, then find an accountability partner(s) who works in the same industry but in a different part of the country.
The great benefits of having an accountability partner are:
1. You develop a support system and a trusted confidante.
2. You develop a give & take relationship with someone who wants to see you succeed, while getting satisfaction from helping them achieve their goals as well.
3. You have an objective source to share creative ideas, as well setbacks with.
4. You learn valuable tips that will help you grow your business.
5. You develop better listening, fidelity, leadership and communication skills which can help you in many areas of your life.
6. You gain a buddy who will hold you accountable so you do what you say you're going to do help propel your own career.
Accountability can be a catalyst to help your business flourish. Will you give it a try in 2009?
Stay positive & motivated,
Amber
AMBER NOBLE-GARLAND
Weichert, Realtors
455 Route 9 South
Manalapan, NJ 07726
917-723-5645 - cell
732-536-4400, ext 199 - office
www.AmberLovesRealEstate.com
"Your Reliable Resource For Real Estate, Local Info & More"
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