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           normal behavior. When it occurs—not if it occurs—remember your com-
           mitment to playing big and being 100% accountable. You will make mis-
           takes and become frustrated and, perhaps, even resigned. But this is to be
           expected. Instead of judging yourself or others when a breakdown occurs,
           simply recover quickly and get back on track.
             Here is the secret to playing big and succeeding: Your commitment
           must be greater than your need to be right. When you commit to being
           100% accountable, you are making a life choice that will be tested daily.
           At all times, stand steadfast in your commitment to this high standard of
           behavior and you will have the power and freedom to alter what is possi-
           ble for you and others.

             1. Take action and hold yourself accountable. Whenever your
                blind spots and automatic behaviors surface, make a deliberate
                choice to play big. At that moment you can choose to indulge
                in your automatic behaviors or take 100% accountability and
                engage with others in an extraordinary way. Whenever you
                are faced with this choice, take decisive action, adjust your
                behavior, and stand steadfast in your commitment to play big.
             2. Take action and hold others accountable. Stand for the
                success of others and hold them accountable out of your
                commitment to them, not your judgment of them. Hold others
                up to the greatness they are capable of achieving and do not
                settle for anything less. Take decisive action the moment
                you see the need to hold others accountable; do not let
                your discomfort stop you. Instead, use your discomfort as an
                indicator that there is something you need to responsibly
                communicate.


                           Only those who will risk going too far
                         can possibly find out how far one can go.
                                —T.S. ELIOT (1888–1965)
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