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Accountability: The Crucial Inner Work that Leads to SuccessPeople think others will hold them accountable. Truth is, accountability starts and ends with you.

ByLaura Di Franco

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"I need accountability. Is this program going to give it to me?" I stifled the chuckle and said, "That's not something I can give you, it's something you decide to do."

Accountability will be the difference between success and failure for many of us, for a lot of reasons. Whether it's that new online business you're starting up or the fitness plan you're starting this month, it's staying accountable to your own goals, dreams and vision for your life that creates the success.

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