Bring “P” to the same ceiling and things look different. The
Purposeful approach says, “I’m still committed to growing, so what
are my options?” You then use the Focusing Question to narrow those
choices down to the next thing you should do. It could be to follow a
new model, get a new system, or both. But be prepared. Implementing
these may require new thinking, new skills, and even new
relationships. Probably none of this will feel natural at first. That’s
okay. Being Purposeful is often about doing what comes
“unnaturally,” but when you’re committed to achieving extraordinary
results, you simply do whatever it takes anyway.
When you’ve done the best you can do but are certain the results
aren’t the best they can be, get out of “E” and into “P.” Look for the
better models and systems, the ways that can take you farther. Then
adopt new thinking, new skills, and new relationships to help you put
them into action. Become Purposeful during your time block, and
unlock your potential.
3. LIVE THE ACCOUNTABILITY CYCLE
There is an undeniable connection between what you do and what you
get. Actions determine outcomes, and outcomes inform actions. Be
accountable and this feedback loop is how you discover the things you
must do to achieve extraordinary results. That’s why your final
commitment is to live the accountability cycle of results.
Taking complete ownership of your outcomes by holding no one
but yourself responsible for them is the most powerful thing you can
do to drive your success. As such, accountability is most likely the
most important of the three commitments. Without it, your journey
down the path of mastery will be cut short the moment you encounter
a challenge. Without it, you won’t figure out how to break through the
ceilings of achievement you’ll hit along the way. Accountable people
absorb setbacks and keep going. Accountable people persevere
through problems and keep pushing forward. Accountable people are