Chapter 10

ACCOUNTABILITY

Following the path of truth requires constant accountability. Accountability means “taking responsibility for your actions.”

                If you make a decision to cheat on your wife, you have to hold yourself accountable for the natural consequences that develop. Your decision to entertain a temporary physical thrill has now cost you your house, most of your money, and the respect of your kids and family. You made the decision; you have to deal with the consequences.

In my decision to cheat (described in the last chapter), one of the girls I cheated with was “kinda” friends with my girlfriend. When I decided to be accountable about my actions, the girl I cheated with became very angry with me. She didn’t feel like it was my place to “put her business in the streets.” It takes two to tango, and when you tango, you’re never fully in control of what happens. I talk about this issue in Chapter 33 “Lust” of Your Truth Will Set You Free. That’s why it’s always important to make decisions based in truth—not cheating. You never know when the other party is going to choose to “be accountable” and pull you into the middle of the situation.

                What really burns my buttocks is when grown human beings make decisions and then try to lie their way out of accepting responsibility for those decisions. Telling lies to avoid trouble is a popular tactic amongst four year olds, but grown-ups should know better. I guess that’s the ugly truth—liars never grew up.

                Most humans project facades. When the sh*t hits the fan and their true character is revealed, they instantly go into denial-mode. “It wasn’t me,” or “They’re lying about me!” or “You’re paranoid!” It all goes back to the selfish nature of the human species. They think, I’m gonna do what I want, and I’m willing to lie in order to be able to do so.

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