The main difference between people who get results and those who don’t is simply their level of commitment.
I will “try this” is not the same as I am “committed to getting this result no matter what.”
True commitment comes from loving on your goals, being open to experiencing all emotion, expecting discomfort and moving towards it. When we are truly committed to getting a result/outcome/goal, we must also commit to the work required in the growth of our mindset that comes along with it. This work includes the understanding and awareness our current way of thinking, as well as the change of beliefs needed to grow into the person we want to become.
Commitment requires massive action. Massive action requires commitment.
Commitment and massive action do not play well with the statement “I don’t want to.” Because ultimately, whether or not we want to do something needed on the way to our goals is completely irrelevant if we are truly committed.
This is oh-so-relevant for me just this week. I had a 4 hour bike ride on my training schedule to complete on Thursday. When I woke up, I reeeeallly did not want to ride. Anything and everything sounded like a better use of my time, even laundry and cleaning. But what I knew that morning and still know now, is that I am 100% committed to winning age group at IM Chattanooga in September so whether or not I wanted to do the training or not was completely irrelevant. I allowed myself to feel a bit of procrastination, moved through it and out the door I went. After 4 hours in the saddle, I honestly wasn’t feeling anymore motivated, but I was one step closer to my goal and my commitment allowed me to stay in integrity with myself.
Commitment requires massive action. Massive action requires commitment.
Massive action means you keep taking action until you achieve the result you want. But massive action is only possible when we dig into what is driving our commitment. What space do you occupy? I will “try this” or I am “committed to getting this result no matter what”?
