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Accountability vs Responsibility

Esther Levy
3 min readApr 18, 2024

Taking Ownership for Improved Performance.

“Before beginning a Hunt, it is wise to ask someone what you are looking for before you begin looking for it.”
— Winnie the Pooh

Building a Meaningful Life

In our fast-paced society, we’re constantly bombarded with promises of quick fixes and shortcuts to success. Whether it’s the allure of the “4-hour workweek,” rapid weight loss schemes, or get-rich-quick schemes, we’re often left wondering why these strategies fail to deliver lasting results.

As Beverly Sills wisely put it, “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” Deep down, we know that meaningful achievements require dedication and accountability.

We live in a society that often promotes the idea that success and fulfillment can be attained effortlessly without the need for hard work or accountability. This pervasive message can create a false sense of entitlement and diminish the value of perseverance and dedication.

However, the lack of accountability in this narrative results in an environment where authenticity is compromised. When we fail to hold ourselves accountable for our actions and decisions, we risk losing touch with our true selves and what genuinely matters to us.

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Esther Levy
Esther Levy

Written by Esther Levy

Mind & Body Programming | The Art of Preparation | Author of "Interior Design of the Body" | Self-Growth Advocate | Skincare | Motherhood | Holistic Health.

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