The uncommitted are prisoners of possibility. Keeping your options open restricts decisions.
Limit options. Expand impact.
The Right Commitment Sets You Free
Freedom From
- Ambiguity. You define success.
- Indecision. You move from “should I” to “How will I?”
- Distraction. You’re empowered to say no.
Freedom To
- Adapt. A clear goal frees you to explore the best path.
- Focus. You ignore attractive distractions.
- Evaluate. A destination sets a standard to measure progress.
- Feel discomfort. A worthy goal justifies resolve.
Noble responsibility frees you to do what matters.
A commitment is a decision you make once and act on repeatedly.
How to Make Commitments
Turn possibility into impact.
#1. Choose what matters.
- What are your opportunities?
- Which best align with your values and aspirations?
- What are you willing to let go?
- Who benefits if you succeed?
- Who will you become on the journey?
You can’t say yes to everything and give your best to anything.
#2. Decisions demand action.
- How much time and energy will you invest?
- What are you taking out of your bucket?
#3. Define success.
Commitments eliminate ambiguity.
- What exactly will you do?
- When will you act?
- How will you know you’re succeeding?
#4. Act now.
Delay dilutes resolve.
Forget about perfect conditions. Move out.
What will you do today?
Be firm about purpose and flexible about execution.
Forget about “might.” Choose “I will.” Move from “If things work out” to “I’ll make it work.”
Where is keeping your options open keeping you stuck?
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