“The Achievement of Your Goal is Assured the Moment You Commit Yourself”

Isn’t that a powerful, compelling, and exciting promise? That the achievement your goal is ASSURED the moment you commit yourself? Now that assurance is based on the premise that you COMMIT. We need to define the context and nature of that commitment in order to make such a grandiose offer. In my mind, there are only two types of commitment. The most common form of commitment is not really “commitment” but a fragile promise, frequently broken, twisted, and reneged on. That’s not commitment. Real commitment, however, is something entirely different from what we commonly encounter in today’s world, where talk is cheap.

Real commitment is a pledge, a promise, a certainty. It is your word and your honor. It’s not some fragile, half-hearted, apathetic, lackadaisical suggestion that you throw out there. I heard a very good description of commitment at a DollarMakers Joint Venture Forum Convention we held in Edmonton, Alberta. One of the speakers said, “You’re here because you committed to being here. Anyone who is not here, but said they would be here, was never really committed to being here. They are committed to being where they are now.” What you DO is what you are really committed to. When you act on your commitment you build there is congruency and trust.

In today’s world, there are too many people whose promises are flippant, unreliable, fickle, and erratic. They lie, cheat, and deceive easily in this mediocre world where there is seldom a visible consequence to dishonesty. When you break your word, you reveal yourself as a loser and a thief. True commitment means, “Whatever it takes. I’m there for you. I am dependable, reliable, and solid as a rock. I will not quit. I will not be swayed.” People, who regularly cancel appointments, renege on agreements, under deliver, and make excuses are sending us a very clear message: “Don’t trust me. I am a loser, a pretender. I have a poor self-image. I don’t like or trust myself. My word is worthless. I have no honor. Don’t back this horse.”

Here’s the good news. Your success and the amount of money you make are in direct proportion to your self-esteem and self-respect. And that self-respect is in direct proportion to your level of self DISCIPLINE. When you discipline yourself to be steadfast, to pay the price of keeping your promises, to be honorable and congruent, success will follow you like a shadow on a hot, summer day. When you truly COMMIT, nothing and nobody should be allowed to distract you, dissuade you, or deter you. And then you will attract likeminded people with similar values, whose words are their honor, and whom you can absolutely rely on under all circumstances.

W. H. Murray taught us that, "Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of imitation (and creation), there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves, too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way. I have learned a deep respect for one of Goethe's couplets: Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it."

Make the commitment and the attainment of your goals is a done deal. Watch how you will attract success like a money magnet. See how wonderful people of integrity will be drawn into you life. Be strong and courageous. Walk your talk. To thine own self be true.

Robin J. Elliott www.DollarMakers.com