One of the reasons humans find it difficult to establish long-term plans is that consequences are much less visible and impactful than whatever is happening in the short term.

It is one of the reasons why people seek to be held accountable and ask others to help them be accountable.

It is also one of the reasons why people avoid coaching. They know that being held accountable would confront them with something they fear. It may be as simple as describing what they want to be held accountable for and as complicated as not being able to describe what it is they want to be held accountable for.

The difference between the two is the existing experience and trust in being able to receive the desired support.