It is forever true: I am a product of my thinking. How I live today is driven by how I thought yesterday. I will act tomorrow based on how I think today.
Thinking. Are you in control of yours? Accountable people are and this is what their thoughts look like …
20 Thoughts Accountable People Think
1. Work is good.
2. I exist to serve.
3. I’m not entitled.
4. I am not a victim.
5. I reap what I sow.
6. I create my stress.
7. It’s right to apologize.
8. I can only change me.
9. Humility is a good thing.
10. Complaining fixes nothing.
11. My choices got me to where I am.
12. The past is done, so I will let stuff go.
13. Problems are to be solved, not ignored.
14. I own my results, so won’t blame others.
15. Boundaries matter—it’s okay to say “no.”
16. When confronted, I’ll consider the message.
17. I don’t know everything and have plenty to learn.
18. My development is not my employer’s job, it’s mine.
19. When things go awry, I’ll consider what part I played.
20. Since I make mistakes, I won’t judge others when they do.
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Now, review the list above and decide where you’re strong and doing well—and where you’re weak and need to improve. No worries, I’ll do this, too. 😉
So, go for it! Have fun!
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