Commitment

A Word

Commitment

• a promise to do or give something

• a promise to be loyal to someone or something

• the attitude of someone who works very hard to do or support something 

A Thought

Who or what are you truly committed to? Who are the people you are loyal to, and the values you work hard to honor? The truth is, we can’t be truly “committed” to too many things without causing inner and outer turmoil. Likewise, until we are committed to someone or something, we can’t make real progress or achieve deep satisfaction. Commitment provides clarity, direction, and focus.

Commitment requires hard choices. We must decide how we use our resources of time, attention, talent, and money if we want to experience success. When I say success, I mean how you define success. My definition of success may not be the same as yours, but it starts with knowing your definition of success. This takes intentional time and attention to discern. 

The world is more than happy to tell you what success is and is not. It’s more than happy to sell you it’s products and services to “make you happy”. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying the things of this world, I believe we each have a bigger purpose we are given to pursue. This purpose provides our lives with meaning, richness, and depth. When we are committed to pursuing this purpose, we have greater clarity and ease in making decisions, the strength to endure challenges, and immense satisfaction in achieving our goals. It’s not always easy, but what epic journey ever was?

An Invitation

I invite you to read this quote and to ponder the question at the end.

“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one commits oneself, then providence moves too.

All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favour all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings, and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way…  Whatever you can do or dream you can begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now.” 

― William Hutchison Murray  

Question: Where are you feeling ineffective in your life, and have you truly committed yourself to this person, place, or thing? 

Sometimes we remain uncommitted because we haven’t taken the time to address competing priorities and needs. This leaves one feeling frustrated and conflicted. Schedule a complimentary discovery call with me to talk it through and gain clarity around this area of your life.

 

“Without commitment, you cannot have depth in anything, whether it's a relationship, a business or a hobby.”
― Neil Strauss