New Series: How to get a stalled project moving again, round III: Accountability Buddy

Have you noticed that marathon training, weight-loss programs, and 12 step programs will match you up with a buddy and / or a sponsor? Why? Because it works! Having another human being to check in with, call you on it when you are slacking, and pick you up when you are struggling is extremely helpful. Get an accountability buddy, someone supportive who wants to see you succeed, who will encourage you when you are down, and will be honest and tell you when you are slacking. Your spouse, significant other, boss or parents can’t do this, they are too close. Find a peer and make commitments to him or her, then report your progress, in person or one the phone (emails do NOT count) on a regular basis. It’s like having a boss that works for you! That will help keep you moving. This is probably the single most powerful tool in this series. Try this: choose three important goals for each day, commit to a buddy to get them done, do them, then call your buddy to check in. If you do that, consistently, you will be amazed at how much you get done, how fast you grow, how much respect you gain. Who would be a good accountability buddy for you? Go team up and support each other! Read Round I of this series here ROUTINES Read Round II here PAIN & GAIN