I was on a conference call last night with the owner of our company, and another leader and I were asked to share a few tips when building a business like ours.
I shared the concept of the Law of Averages, i.e. it's a numbers game, and the other leader shared the concept of being committed. I just LOVE what she shared because at this time of the year, especially, so many of us decide that we're going to finally lose weight, or we're going to get organized, or we're going to find the perfect mate, or be a better friend, etc. The New Year does bring with it a clean slate...the opportunity to start over. But here's the kicker...we can decide to do these things; however, until we're committed to do whatever it takes, it will be like any other undertaking we've "tried' to do in the past. We'll get started and then life hits us between the eyes and we slowly go back to our old habits, the ones we were so desperately wanting to change.
Why is that? Like my friend, I do believe that the key lies in our commitment. Sometimes it sounds really nice to throw out goals and other great accomplishments because we seem to have this innate belief that we MUST accomplish something worth while in the next 12 months. But if it's not in alignment with our CORE values and desires, it doesn't matter how much we "say" we want to accomplish something because we will manage to sabotage our effort as it's not aligned with our CORE values and desires. That's the difference between making a decision and making a commitment.
A commitment is something that burns inside of you...you don't need fancy goals when you're committed because everything you do will lead you to what you want. Your mind will channel all its energy towards what you truly want. Some of you reading this are going, "Yeah right. I REALLY do want to lose these pesky pounds...or, I REALLY do want to become immensely successful." And you're right, you do want these things. But until you get really clear on why you want to accomplish those things, understand what it takes to get there and then commit yourself, you simply won't achieve it. I mean, we all know that in order to lose weight we need to eat less and exercise more...but yet, many of us are still struggling. Why??? Because our reasons for wanting to do it are not strong enough to move us into action.
Ask yourself this...What would you like to be experiencing that you are not experiencing right now? And if you were experiencing whatever your answer is, how would that change your life? Keep asking yourself these questions until you reach the "REAL" answers. If you want to find out what will motivate you, answer these two questions, and you'll have all the motivation you need.
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