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A true commitment is a heart
felt promise to yourself, from which you will NOT back
down, no matter what the circumstances may be!
Many people have good
intentions and dreams, but only a few are willing to
commit to what is necessary to achieve them. Do a review
on your commitment level, ask yourself these questions and
be honest with the answers.
- How badly do I want to
achieve my dreams?
- What will achieving my
dreams mean to me?
- What price am I willing
to pay to make this happen?
- Do I believe I can?
The ability to achieve your
goals and dreams will be determined by the level to which
YOU are willing to commit. NOTHING is as important as this
fact!
There is a huge difference
between interest and commitment. When you are interested
in something you only do it when it is convenient. When
you are committed to something you accept NO excuses.
The enemy of commitment is
resistance. Anything you wish to achieve that is
worthwhile, will meet with resistance. This can take the
form of, family friends, advisers, self-doubt,
self-defeating habits, lack of money, regulations,
peer-pressure and many other unforseen difficulties, such
as illness etc.
This can leave you
questioning your dreams or even your sanity! Take some
comfort in the fact that you are not alone. All those who
wish to make a better life for themselves, will meet with
resistence
Think of athletes or
performers in any field. The endless hours of practice and
learning. The lack of a social life. The defeats . The
huge amount of sacrifices and challenges these people have
to meet so they can fulfill their dreams. Only YOU can
decide whether the rewards you look forward to are worth
your effort.
A serious commitment to a
goal does not mean you have to take all the joy and fun
out of life. Laughter and humour are an integeral part of
the human make up. Intergrate fun into your daily goals.
Learn the difference
betweeen giving up and giving in. There may be many times
when giving up a certain direction or idea, would be wise.
Giving in, on the other hand, should never even be
considered.
Life presents itself one
day at a time. Take your commitments in daily bite-sized
pieces. You can do without mental indigestion! One brick
at a time, a house is built. One stroke at a time, the
artist paints!
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