Develop the Habit of Commitment by Making More Promises

Embrace commitment and make more promises, and you're on your way to success.

Most people sincerely meet their obligations and fulfill expectations... they're reliable and dedicated and trustworthy.  They get things done and make others happy.  But how many of them are fully committed to those their serving?

Are the tasks they're completing done so with the same focus and energy as they give to promises, or are they going through the motions...

In other words, do the things we do for others carry the weight of a promise?


A promise is defined as an assurance that one will do something or guarantee that something will happen.  Guarantee...  now, that's a strong word!   And it should be, because making a promise to someone is a much stronger commitment than just fulfilling an obligation...

Making a promise is an emotional act, not just an agreement.  Making promises is done with thought, and consideration, and a desire to meet or exceed, not just accept what is assigned to you.  Above all, promises are open acts of commitment and expresses a connection that is only reserved for select few.

So what does all this talk of promises have to do with living a life of self accountability and finding your inner sage?

It has to do with commitment.

Commitment to the ones you love, commitment to your partners, commitment to your clients, commitment to your neighbors, and above all, commitment to yourself.

Are you wandering through life each day just checking things off the to-do list with no meaning or purpose?  Ask yourself how committed you are to making a difference.

Are you longing for love or desire or heart-wrenching joy, but it always seems to avoid you?  Ask yourself how committed you are to finding it.

Better yet, stop asking yourself why, why, why, and instead make a declaration -- right now -- that you'll begin making more promises.  Promises to yourself, promises to others; promises to the world.

Promises are powerful and lead to commitment.

Actions to fulfill a commitment leads to progress.  Progress leads to success.  It's one big circle of success that can begin with a simple promise.

So, embrace commitment and make more promises and you're on your way to success.