If I set a goal to lose 20 lbs.  I cannot blame my wife’s good cooking for me only losing 5 lbs.  I chose to consume the quantity that I did.  I decided to stop exercising. I did not change my method of weight loss when I realized I was not on pace.

I am the only person that can make me successful.  Others most definitely play a part.

Would you agree that the following statement should be removed from our vocabulary.  “I gave Joe a chance to step up and prove himself.  I lost my promotion because he let me down.”  The first thing I see, there was already some uncertainty in Joe’s ability to do the task.  Two,  I cannot blame Joe for what I allowed.  I lost my own opportunity.  To get bountiful results I must include in the plan a series of progress updates from Joe and ample time prior to the deadline for any corrections or adjustments that need to be made. You cannot blame the fox for getting in the hen house if you left the door open.  He is just being a fox.

I try harder to succeed when I realize that I am accountable for my success and the overall end results.

Try this accountability exercise – Make a list of the things that you have accomplished before you do it. Sign the bottom of it and give it to your boss, spouse or friend.  This is the same as signing a check – you now own the accountability of those items.  You can start out safe, but to get to bountiful, you will want to make the list challenging.

This is one of my favorite quotes.  When I have an opportunity to teach something, I feel that it is a gift that will continue to give.  When we learn to “fish” we take a step closer to being more self reliant.  I do not know of anyone that has a greater stake in me being successful than myself.  I want to create every opportunity and open every door that I can.

There are many teachers out there in a wide range of topics.

Are you ready to go fishing?  Are you waiting for someone to bring you your next fish? The first part of getting bountiful results is having a need.  The next part is creating a plan.  Create a plan to fish for many years to come.

Another interesting tidbit about teaching that I enjoy is that when I am preparing the lesson or presentation,  I often learn even more.

All this talk about food is making me hungry.  I’m Goin Fishing.