“How many diets does it take for you to lose weight?”
That’s the question the guest speaker started off with at a luncheon I attended a couple of weeks ago. He continued, “How many motivational speeches, books or CD’s does it take to get results? How many businesses does it really take to get you to the level of financial success you desire?”
Of course, the answer is: one. …if you commit to it.
The Encarta Dictionary defines commitment as: “something that takes up time or energy, especially an obligation.”
One of the biggest commitments a man can make is getting married (I’ve been married for sixteen years and have three wonderful girls). It took me years of ups and downs in my personal relationships, along with years of not attaining my desired success level in business before I realized something:
- I had failed to fully commit to myself.
I had been going through life merely existing and accepting the life that was handed to me. After working several jobs and trying a few small businesses, I finally realized that what was holding me back in business and my personal growth was my level of commitment to myself, my vision — my purpose.
As the song says, “Time keeps on slipping into the future. Your results in almost every situation in life: business, relationships, raising children, where you live, or how you live… almost all of it can be traced back to the level of commitment you are willing to make.
Take a moment to give yourself really honest answers to the following questions:
- If you were to fully commit to one business activity, how much faster would your revenue grow?
- If you fully committed to your personal relationships, how much happier would your life be?
- If you committed more fully to your children, what kind of impact could you have on their lives?
It’s nearly impossible to succeed at anything with a full commitment. In order to succeed to the degree you’re capable of, you must first be willing to go ‘all in’ and focus.
Start with that one commitment, and see where it takes you.
Embrace the next level of commitment with whatever you’re involved in. Be willing to accept the challenges that will come and turn them into opportunities.
There is a need for caution, though. Sometimes distractions come disguised as opportunities. There will always be something new right around the corner (or even knocking at your door) saying: “Hey, come my way… it’s better over here!” If you are committed, it will become easier for you to say “no” — and to say “yes” to your vision, your inspiration and your purpose.
The moment you connect your true purpose with the natural talents present within you — you are in for an amazing ride. Don’t stand by and watch others succeed at what they are committed to. Fall in line with your destiny.
Some time ago, I wrote a personal mantra that I’ve found to be very useful. I recite it aloud at any moment when failure is not an option:
“All things are now ready. So, NOW is the perfect time for me to commit to my purpose and take my place. I am committed, therefore, success is mine!”
Bring it on!
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