RE: DTUBE - Why Your Accountability Group Is So Important - I've Been In Mine For 13 Years!
I've been thinking about this over the past couple of days. My output, or the quality of my output seems to go in cycles and are dependent upon all sorts of external influences, but the biggest influence is mood. Here's an example - I have a guitar instruction book that I've worked through maybe five or six times, and each time I've 'run out of steam' at a different point. So I've tried coming up with strategies to get me over those humps, and none of them have worked; things like keeping a progress diary, or setting a particular time to practice each day. I begin with gusto, then it just peters out. I haven't heard of an accountability group before, but as I was walking today I was thinking about posting maybe a weekly progress blog on the blockchain, or a video - something along those lines. But if nobody is watching or commenting, I feel like it will just peter out again. I know myself well enough now to feel confident that that is what will happen.
Anyway, just a few thoughts. It's the universe helping me out again, seeing your video at the right moment ! Thank you!
@camuel Buddy, glad to hear you continue to push forward. The only suggestion I have is ensure you have a consequence for not completing your goal. People often avoid pain rather than drive for pleasure. If the consequence of stopping outweighs the benefit of stopping, you normally keep pushing. My weight loss goal was achieved because if I didn’t do it I had to dress up for my birthday party in a public pub as my alter ego “Rodrina”. This included dress, wig, makeup and high heels all chosen by my accountability group.
Setting a goal is important, setting the consequence of non achievement is just as important. It helps remove the “gonna do it” syndrome. And it’s more fun :)
Ooh, consequences, huh? I guess that's where having an actual group can really help to reach goals. I never thought of that. I wonder if I could use the DDaily group for that? Hmmm. Just thinking out loud. I really need to start working on a strategy and mapping things out with goals etc. You're inspiring me to start thinking that way.
Funny enough mate just uploading a consequence video right now as a follow up :) yes DDaily would be perfect