A friend and I were hashing out the difference between accountability and conformity. What we came to was that to be a non-conformist is not the same as being unaccountable. Non-conformity has to do with not being afraid to buck the system if necessary. At times there is a need for someone to not follow the herd mentality.
Accountability has to do with taking responsibility for your actions. Those who are unaccountable for their actions take no responsibility for what they act like nor what impact they have on others. They are a law unto themselves.
I will always strive to be a bit of a non-conformist, but I work very hard to make sure I am accountable for who I am.
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