A goal is something you work on, a commitment is something your will do whatever it takes to accomplish.

As a group we set a lot of goals.  Especially come January 1, there will be a plethora of wish list items that will go into a goal format (wish is something I want to do, goal is a wish with a date attached).  Most will never be accomplished.  I have a friend who works at a gym - he tells me that over 80% of the people who sign up in January never come back into the gym after the initial session. 

My wife is an inspiration; she decided that she wanted to run a marathon, no she committed to run a marathon.  Which was strange to all those around her because she doesn’t even like running.  She laid out her training program and picked the San Diego Rock and Roll Marathon to be her event of choice.  She ran her entire training program regardless of circumstances.  We’d go on a trip – she would run.  It would be cold, hot, or rainy – she would run.  We went on a cruise – she had to run around the boat 80 times, but she ran.  She ran hurt.  She ran when she didn’t want to.  She ran and finished the marathon with blisters that were 3 inches across.  She was committed. 

When we look at our goals, which are the ones we are committed to attain versus just our fantasy wish list?  We can want for things in each area of life, but to attain, we need to focus. Focus, by its very nature requires us to eliminate all but the top one or two goals that we can commit to.  When you look at your Ne w Year’s resolutions, be honest with yourself on what they are – goals or commitments.

Carpe diem,

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