COMMITMENT
by Alexa Oliva
Commitment is such a big word we use every day, whether it’s to dedicate ourselves to our job, our family or the person we love. We use this word to describe when we want to make a promise for the future.
Problem is that sometimes we over commit and under deliver.I think the intention is usually genuine but the COMMITMENT is not taken seriously. Nowadays people say they are committed to a person, a cause or a project and if they fail to deliver they say “OMG I’m sorry.” But truly they have not pushed their best to get it done. There is no real commitment. And this is what our society is becoming. Our society has gotten lazy. And being lazy is okay in most minds.
I may even be as bold to say, these people that say “I’m sorry” and do not come through are the ones that truly never achieve their maximum potential.People that make a commitment and do whatever it takes to come through, are usually the high achievers in life. The ones that others strive to be or achieve what they have achieved. But the reality is if you want their successes you must be willing to deliver at all costs.
When you make a promise it should be to death.Not until I get bored, not until I rest, not until I get over my cold and definitely not until the HEAT game is over.
I think it’s called communicate the reality of what you are willing to promise. If you’re not ALL IN then say it from the beginning, set expectations.You will get some people upset or disappointed, but think about how angry they get if you let them down.Or think about how HAPPY they will be when you come through.
JUN