Best 596 quotes in «accountability quotes» category

The author describes a previous Bible study with a lot of turnover as "not so much together as in each other's midst.

The author concedes that the body of Christ may often judge wrongly , but he says that the judgment of the body as a whole is more sound that is one's ability to judge self objectively.

The best way of creating motivation is to do something. If you take action, motivation will follow

The difference between those who achieve their dreams and those who don’t is in their ability to see not only with their eyes but also their minds.

The discipline of delaying gratification is a factor for predicting success.

The enemy of accountability is ambiguity

The first step may be the hardest, but once you take action you create motion, which in turn builds momentum.

The greatest people in history were those who lived a life of significance and service. You can join them if you’re willing to serve.

The greatest gift we can give our children is teaching them accountability.

The greatest obstacle to your progress and growth is often your unwillingness to pay the necessary price through sacrifice.

The level of success you will experience can be predicted by looking closely at the sacrifices you are willing to make.

The investment you make in others is transferred to everyone they influence long after you’re gone. Significance

The level of success you experience externally is a reflection of your level of personal development internally.

The greatest value in the goal process is the skills, the knowledge, the discipline, and the character you develop in pursuit of your goal.

The Iron Law of Meritocracy states that eventually the inequality produced by a meritocratic system will grow large enough to subvert the mechanisms of mobility. Unequal outcomes make equal opportunity impossible….Those who are able to climb up the ladder will find ways to pull it up after them, or selectively lower it down to allow their friends, allies and kin to scramble up.

The knowledge worker cannot be supervised closely or in detail. He must direct himself toward performance and contribution

The moment you choose to be accountable for all outcomes in your life, you distance yourself from the position of a victim and assume the role of a change agent.

The most important relationship in your life should be your relationship with yourself.

The most successful individuals and leaders achieve their dreams because they have a clear vision they have committed their life to.

The older you get the more you realize that just because someone has an important job doesn't necessarily mean that they do it responsibly, or are even good at it. There are many 'D' students running around with high social status gained from their seemingly important positions. Integrity and proficiency are not a given. These qualities can only be proven over time.

The only people that can ruin a relationship or make that relationship work are the two people in it.

The person you grow to become in pursuit of a goal makes the journey a memorable experience.

The power and magnetic pull of your vision is hinged on the purpose and passion behind it and, most importantly, the intent.

The pride of man hopes but to blame God for the evils of the world, and to praise himself for the good.

The problem with ID, of course, is that it leaves open the possibility that the intelligence behind nature may have a moral interest in us, having communicated already with humanity in the past, and might try to boss you around in your private affairs. With hypothetical advanced aliens residing at a safely distant address in the hypothetical multiverse, that is - to the relief of folks like Gribbin, Dawkins and the New Scientist - manifestly not the case.

The promise of the future is only possible when the price is paid in full and in advance.

The pursuit of any worthwhile goal requires that you give up something that feels comfortable, secure, and safe in the moment to get you closer to your future dreams.

There are certain rules of logic that science has to adhere to, and there are good reasons for that; faith by contrast ignores all of that outright, preferring to believe whatever makes one happy. I want people to understand that accuracy and accountability actually matter, not just in academics but also as a point of integrity and honor and as a general rule in life.

There are many professions that require individuals, on an ongoing basis, to pass drug tests, physicals and psychological evaluations in order to keep their jobs. Maybe it’s time to start holding the people that are supposed to be making decisions on our behalf to the same standards.

There is a direct relationship between the number of times you attempt a task and the likelihood of success.

There is a fine line between overbearing accountability and an allowance for mistakes.

There is an end waiting for all of us; an end waiting to show us records of our journey. Mind the end and keep the end in mind as you journey to the end, for no man can skip the end; in the end, we shall see the end! The end that will make us ponder and wonder awaits us all! Let us therefore wake up each day and remind ourselves that each day, we head towards the end!

There is just one true God (I AM), and He is the giver of life! We have just one lifetime chance to live life! Let us therefore devote our one lifetime to His service, in truth and in spirit, loving Him fully with our lips, mind and heart, no matter what, with all necessary humility, courage and true understanding, knowing that regardless who we are, as we live or when death ends our journey of life, we remain accountable to the giver of life!

There is no fault, only responsibility.

There is no ownership. There is only stewardship.

There is not enough money, not enough staff and volunteers in the world, to support a permanent population of rescuers and victims.

There is nothing more valuable in the writing process than a friend to hold you accountable to your own potential.

There isn’t a single definition of happiness to suit everyone’s requirements, but you know it when you feel it

The reluctant will heed wisdom only when the confidence exhibited by the righteous awakens the seed of introspection,and the awareness of acountability, into the psyche of the uncertain.

The spirit is willing but the body is weak Lead us then our Savoir that we may not slumber Oh Jehovah! Oh Jehovah! Thy strength we beseech to get to the end So we may render a good account of our arduous journey to the end The spirit is willing but the body is weak Lead us then our Savoir that we may not slumber Well done, good and faithful servants you shall say Unto they that shall be faithful with a few things in their days. Come and share your Master’s happiness you shall say Unto they that diligently made their hay in the day. Oh Jehovah! Oh Jehovah! Grant us Thy power to be faithful in our days! The spirit is willing but the body is weak. Lead us then our Savoir that we may not slumber. Certain paths we know seem leading to your throne. But there is only one path to Thy throne we yearn to know; The path of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus! Come to me all you who grow weary He exclaims! Easy is His yoke; lighter is His burden! Our hearts and minds; our burden! The spirit is willing but the body is weak. Lead us then our Savoir that we may not slumber. The end draws nearer and nearer as we take steps to the end. Many are the things we need to do before we get to the end. But many are the things that take our attention as we journey to the end. A heart of understanding oh Jehovah we beseech; that we may do all things pleasant to Thee with understanding. The spirit is willing but the body is weak. Lead us then our Savoir that we may not slumber.

The willingness to burn your ships, cut off all sources of retreat, and take decisive action is often the only assured path to success.

The worlds not an easy place, learning tolerance is one of the best lessons life has to offer. It's right up there with accountability.

They are probably the single most important deciding factor for long-term success, and your ability to set and make plans to achieve them is the master skill to your successful future.

Things are as they should be at this moment. When you accept that, you become responsible for everything you have and are. You then hold the power to change your future!

Those whom you spend most of your time with, and the voices you allow to influence your thoughts, play a significant part in who you become and the future you have.

Time is the first currency for success and one we all hold in common.

To achieve success, you need to develop the ability to see through your mind’s eye continuously.

To become successful you have to dream big. Small dreams don’t have the magic to stir up passion and greatness within you.

to be right in the wrong direction may be wrong; what then is the wrong direction?

To be successful choose an area of focus in life. It will identify where your energy should be invested and (more importantly) the source of your joy and success.