As a career development specialist in working with others to help the reach career goals, there is one thing I have learned that is essential. Accountability. Accountability is needed with me providing the best information and strategy to help the individual reach their goals. For the individual it is following through with the information and providing reasons why they have not. 

Accountability is a willingness or obligation to accept responsibility for one’s own actions. When two people are involved it is important to have clear roles. And sometimes we have to be accountable to ourselves. 

Accountability is important if you want to succeed in disciplining yourself. It comes in two forms: self-accountability and accountability to others.