Chad Rogers
Quotes to mold your life by
Accountability can be applied to every one of life's situations. If you think you weren't at fault in some way shape or form, you may want to reconsider that opinion. There was a way to avoid an unfortunate situation, and if by chance, you didn't avoid it...you can count on there being a solution, so long as you take accountability. If you don't, you relinquish all control over the situation. For example, by not taking accountability, why would you need to avoid a negative situation or change it. You have just become a victim of your lack of accountability. You can count on it or some variation of it happening again. Instead, take control of your circumstances.
You can bet on people holding you accountable for what you say. But, it's not what you say you're going to do that defines you. It's what you do. It is my personal philosophy, to take action before i speak. For example: You tell someone you love them, but you don't back those words up. Your words lose credibility. On the other hand, you perform an out of the ordinary act of kindness and follow it with those words, then you have gained credibility for your words as well as actions. In the circumstance, that you tell someone you're going to do something. By any means necessary, DO IT. A person, who is true to their word is a person who has credibility and integrity. In the event, that you're unsure...word it in a way, that leaves you some breathing room. I.E. I will check my schedule, if i am free...i will be sure to attend your event. As opposed to; I'll be there, then something comes up and you can't make it.
Complaining can easily be compared to self entitlement, or worse....apathy. If you have a habit of complaining, consider taking action and making yourself accountable for your own life. Here's a thought, if a person complains instead of making changes to solve their problem, would you hire them? Chances are, you don't know that, but that's besides the point. What might one be complaining about...a co worker, or partner not doing their part? Well, first of all that is subjective. Secondly, way to make a statement that you're unwilling to pick up the slack and show the ambition to do things which are considered above and beyond your duty. Is that how you want to represent yourself? It's doubtful.
If you're the kind of person who is surprised by challenges and obstacles during the course of your life, change. Do it now. Here's the thing, life will constantly challenge you, expect it. There will always be difficult times. Hard times, and how you react to them, is a large part of what defines you as a human. Keep your head held high, keep working towards what you value. No complaining, no whining. Stand up, and ask, "Is that all you got?" There's a solution to everything, remind yourself of that, and get to work finding that solution.
It's common for us to rant and rave about what's interesting to us, consequently discounting what's not. Valuable information can be gained through listening and understanding what others have to teach us. What's more, they are commonly offering it for free. How incredible is that? Even if we don't understand how the information will benefit us now, it will be reserved in our memory for use at a later time.
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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. ​