The keys to success are self-definition, transparency, authenticity and accountability. – Simon Mainwaring <\/i><\/p>\n
I recently attended a Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate event where that quote and the meaning behind accountability<\/strong> took on a whole new meaning for me.<\/p>\n A word many of us tend to shy away from due to a perceived negative connotation (micro-management, control), this conversation instead focused on the likelihood of success when accountability becomes a factor<\/em>.<\/p>\n The thought behind this is not to hold others accountable, but rather hold you accountable. Why does this factor in to your success? As simplistic as it may sound, there is and always will be a direct correlation between accountability, your results and overall success.<\/p>\n In real estate, we often look for new gadgets, tricks and tools to assist us in our quest to increase our revenues and market share.\u00a0 We invest countless hours and dollars in training, scripts, books, videos, apps and software. However, spending money does not mean that we are committed to using or leveraging any of it.\u00a0 The key to success is in the development and implementation.<\/p>\n The same holds true in self development. Without accountability to help us implement, develop and grow, we quickly find our goals and dreams sitting on a shelf simply collecting dust just like that latest gadget.<\/p>\n However, accountability around any sort of implementation will only work when you are a willing participant.\u00a0 It cannot be forced or imposed. This is why accountability often has a negative association.<\/p>\n Forcing accountability onto others will only create short term wins; there is no sustainability since there is typically no buy-in from the individual. They are only participants due to fear.<\/p>\n On the flip side, a true desire for success through accountability comes from a place of self empowerment. It is a conscious effort to better your position; a desire to get uncomfortable in your current situation and the drive to do something about it.\u00a0 Asking for accountability in your work and life will always guarantee you the greatest results.<\/p>\n So with that I challenge you, seize any opportunity\u00a0 you can to be held accountable.\u00a0 Look at your business and commit to a result you\u2019re ready to obtain.<\/p>\n Maybe it\u2019s closing more listings, it could be creating your own blog\u2026anything and then ask someone (your broker, a team member, partner, friend) to hold you accountable.<\/p>\n There are times it may not be fun and you may get comfortable; but, you will grow, you will thrive and you will succeed, you just have to want it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The keys to success are self-definition, transparency, authenticity and accountability. – Simon Mainwaring I recently attended a Better Homes and Gardens\u00ae Real Estate event where that quote and the meaning behind accountability took on a whole new meaning for me. A word many of us tend to shy away from due to a perceived negative […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":181,"featured_media":10045,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-10044","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-brokerage-operations"],"yoast_head":"\nAccountability: A Key Ingredient in Your Success<\/h1>\n
Accountability and Growth<\/h1>\n
Accountability and Self Empowerment<\/h1>\n