I keep a post-it-note that reads, “commitment is a decision, not a feeling.”

I remember clearly when I was writing our new co-authored, best-selling book, Lead With No Fear. There were days when I didn’t feel committed to writing and completing our book. But I’ve discovered the secret to lasting commitment is to make sure it’s based on a rational decision, not a feeling.

Big thought: At the most basic level, a commitment is a promise or pledge you make to yourself.
Practice thought: Commitment requires the daily decision to stick with it.

Where do you need to re-commit?
• In your professional pursuits?
• In clarity of vision in challenging times?
• In shifting from victim mindset to a leader mindset?
• In specific goals for the next 90 days?
• In lifting team spirit– being a leader of hope rather than despair?

Now is your time!

Here are Three Keys to the Power of Commitment:

Key #1 Doing unpleasant tasks creates healthy emotions.
Sitting around and sliding into a pity party only creates unhealthy emotions that drive disastrous results.
It may sound simple but each day, create three work goals that are a bit unpleasant. It will generate positive emotions. It will also generate a level of commitment for that day.
Stack 30 days together with 3 work goals each day (five days a week) 90 work goals completed for the month!

Key #2 Perfect it as you go
One of the best decisions I made when I launched Steve Gutzler and Leadership Quest was that I had no business plan. I did have a purpose and vision and I was able to “get started” and perfect the plan as I moved out each day.
Don’t fixate on perfection, perfect it as you go!

Key #3 Set goals
A commitment without goals is like a trip without GPS. Odds are, you’ll end up someplace you didn’t want to be.

GOAL SETTING FOR LEADERS

It might sound old school but post your top 3 goals you’ve written on a 3×5 card right next to your work station. I also keep a set on my bathroom mirror and on my nightstand.
Over 2 decades ago, I went to a Zig Ziglar motivational event where he said he did that. I’ve been doing that practice ever since.
Seeing your goals helps you seize your goals (clear goals create commitment).

Final Quote:

“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor.”
–Vince Lombardi

-Steve