Commitment – It’s an Obligation
We hear the term commitment a lot. What is commitment?
The 4 pillars we have introduced to help you establish the right foundation from which to build your winning platform and to help you succeed in your job or life are:
- Attitude
- Mindset
- Commitment
- Confidence
Vince Lombardi, the Hall of Fame Football Coach said, “Most people fail, not because of lack of desire, but because of lack of commitment.”
We hear the term commitment a lot. What is commitment?
Commitment is an agreement to do something in the future. More than an agreement, it’s an obligation. It’s about going “all in”, being consistent in what you do, being disciplined and persistent. It’s doing things that others don’t want to. And it’s hard!
Commitment is extremely hard to uphold for the long term, but when you commit, amazing things happen!
Years ago, I made a commitment to myself to start a business, to change myself, and to approach things differently. Specifically, I committed to changing the way athletes were marketed and how companies could build athletes into their marketing campaigns. I made it a personal obligation to help all stakeholders—athletes and companies alike.
Commitment is also about learning all the time. I’ve committed to becoming a professional in the field of sales far beyond what I ever knew existed. Today, I continue to be committed to growing and coaching and teaching people how to reach new heights previously unattainable. Always observe and learn from everything you do, then apply what you learned and push yourself.
Commitment is extremely hard to uphold for the long term, but when you commit, amazing things happen!
What are you committed to? Following is a commitment checklist to help you reach new heights!
Commitment Checklist
√ Set Goals. What are they? Write them down, evaluate and review every day
√ Be flexible
√ Make the most of every experience
√ Understand that you sell all the time
√ Study, read, observe, and apply what you learn
√ Live up to every commitment you make
√ Deliver more than what is expected
√ When you reach a goal, reset your goals