What It’s Like to Be Truly Committed to Something

Source http://zenhabits.net/commitment/

By Leo Babauta

All my life, I’ve struggled with being half-committed.

Not always, but more than I’d usually like to admit. I say I’m going to stick to something, and I actually believe it … but then a week later (sometimes sooner, sometimes longer), I falter. I justify it. I feel guilty. I try not to think about it. I resolve to do better.

Repeat, for life.

Recently I read a post by a coach and teacher I respect, Kendra Cunov, on Getting Clear on Commitment. It was thought-provoking, as always, and made me sit down and re-examine what I’m truly committed to. Not “I’m committed, but …” What I’m truly committed to.

I’ve done this before, notably last December when I was doing an annual re-examination of my life and commitments. It’s always useful t…

Source http://zenhabits.net/commitment/

By Leo Babauta

All my life, I’ve struggled with being half-committed.

Not always, but more than I’d usually like to admit. I say I’m going to stick to something, and I actually believe it … but then a week later (sometimes sooner, sometimes longer), I falter. I justify it. I feel guilty. I try not to think about it. I resolve to do better.

Repeat, for life.

Recently I read a post by a coach and teacher I respect, Kendra Cunov, on Getting Clear on Commitment. It was thought-provoking, as always, and made me sit down and re-examine what I’m truly committed to. Not “I’m committed, but …” What I’m truly committed to.

I’ve done this before, notably last December when I was doing an annual re-examination of my life and commitments. It’s always useful t…

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