DO YOU HAVE A PARTNER?
Ummm before we go any further, let me clarify that I’m referring to an Accountability Partner!
Yea stick with me and let’s unravel this one together!
You’re all dressed up ready to head out but something is amiss, oh yeah you haven’t looked in the mirror yet! You dash back in, a little twirl, dips to the side, okay you’re good to go.
That scenario is very relatable. Well maybe you don’t do the twirling but please I do😅.
It’s safe to say most people can’t do without a mirror. Compare this to having an accountability partner.
An accountability partner is someone who according to the English Dictionary acts as a moderating influence and mentor.
I love the words “moderating influence”, we’re aware that certain companies could have an effect on us either positively or negatively and having an accountability partner could be that push you need to do more because of the influence this person(s) has on you.
If you’re pondering about how to get an accountability who’s in your field, that shouldn’t be a problem because it’s not a criteria.
- Does this individual have similar or even bigger aspirations in their field?
- Are they driven to achieve or reach out for greater heights?
- Do they see themselves in a position you’re preparing yourself for?
If your answer to the questions is a resounding yes then congratulations you’ve gotten yourself an Accountability partner! Notice I used the pronoun “they” yes you can actually have more than one accountability partner.
My accountability partner is a digital marketer, brand strategist, and a product manager. I’m not any of the mentioned fields but we’ve had a beneficial relationship because she is someone who puts in the extra effort to get whatever she has and wants.
When people make comments like; you’re doing too much, she always says we’re just getting started! The zeal, energy and enthusiasm to mention a few is what we both have in common. And I must say we have influenced each other for good and will continue to.
There’s another aspect to look at, when I say benefit, it goes both ways and should be mutual, not a parasitic relationship. What is the other party benefiting from you? How are you contributing to the arrangement? It could get tiring if just one person has to bear the strain of holding up always.
Let’s look back to the scenario I gave earlier of the mirror, as crazy as it seems, without humans the mirror is useless, it’s only useful when it’s in the possession of someone. So it’s a two-way street.
The advantages of having an accountability partner cannot be overemphasized. There are days when you feel like a lot is going on, I get those feelings too and speaking to someone who understands and can cheer you up could be the medicine you need to get your head back in the game.
I hope you get to meet that person(s) that will give you the needed push to dare for more and you all achieve so much together!
Do you have an accountability partner? How has the relationship been beneficial to both of you? Let me know, I’d love to hear from you.