Interest or Commitment

There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when it’s convenient. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results. - kenneth blanchard

SparkPeople Translation: Are you interested in your goals, or are you fully committed? One of the most common complaints among goal setters nowadays is that there’s just not enough time to get to the ones that “really matter.” The real culprit is that most people don’t raise their goals beyond the level of general interest. They’re waiting for a vague time in the future when other things won’t get in the way or when they wrap things up. In other words, when it’s more convenient. And of course, that time never comes, does it? If your goals are truly that important to you, don’t let anything stand in your way. You have the power to say ‘no’ and to set your priorities. Make that commitment and you automatically create an obligation that you’re bound to fulfill.

This applies to both my fitness/health goals and my “career” goals. I’ve slacked badly on my art. Why? Discouragement, self-doubt, frustration, a million other excuses. I know what I want and I know it’s more than just an ‘interest’ so I have to just go after it… really go after it.

I’ve been slacking on my fitness too. There it’s not so much discouragement or anything like that. It’s because our lives are so crazy right now. We’ve been dealing with a lot of things and trying to adjust to some changes. It’s been hard to stay consistant and in turn it’s hurt. Well not really hurt, more like just slowed me down. Plus I’ve not been eating like I should which will hurt if I keep it up! We definitely have to find a balance and get back on track. I know what I have to so I just need to do it.

~ by asinnerasaint on August 17, 2007.