What is commitment?

Regardless of the uncertainty, commitment says "You can count on me." A person who makes a commitment is willing to give up a lot. For what? The answer is pretty clear. The rewards can be priceless.
Commitment says:
1. I am willing to sacrifice because I care.
2. I am a person of integrity and you can trust me.
3. I will not let you down.
4. Despite pain, I will still be there.
5. I will not let you down in good times or in bad times.
Commitment is not like a legal contract which is enforceable. Its foundation is not a signed piece of paper but character, integrity, and empathy.

Commitment does not mean sticking to something when a person has no choice. It means sticking in spite of choices. Without the above ingredients, no one would make a serious long-lasting commitment to others.




COMMITMENT TO VALUES

Loyalties cannot be bought, they are earned. And to whom do we owe loyalties? Is it individuals or organizations? The answer is none of them. We owe loyalties to values. Where the value system is conflicting, people cannot live in the same home, they cannot work in the same organization.

When a person makes a commitment of loyalty to either an individual or an organization, what is he really saying? He is saying, "I stand by you because I believe in what you believe in."

What if the person I am committed to, be it a leader, spouse, employer, employee becomes a spy for an enemy country? Do I continue my support because I committed earlier? Absolutely not. I am not committed to support unethical and illegal behavior.

Unkept commitments lead to:
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Broken homes
Abandoned children
Poor relationships
High stress levels
Guilt
Unfulfilled life
Loss of business
Isolation
Depression
Make a commitment and stay committed!