Jim Rohn: Make a Commitment to Yourself

The great Jim Rohn. Everything he ever thought us is still valid for today! Enjoy.. :)

3 Hard But Useful Attributes to Help You Succeed

Sometimes we have to do hard things to become great. If we do easy things, our lives become hard in the future. If we do hard things our lives become easy in the future. Doesn't this remind you of the John F Kennedy quote about going to the moon in 1962, " We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things (accomplishments and aspirations), not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that challenge is one that we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win". 

To progress in life we have to constantly do things that we perceive as hard. I would like to share with you three hard things for you to do that I wish you commit to in order for you to improve your level of effectiveness and productivity.

These three things will help you as you work towards reaching your goals - whatever your goals are, whether you have career goals, business goals or a personal goal to exercise or become healthier.

(I) Getting up early at 5am

A study done by Texas University in 2008 showed that students who identified themselves as morning people achieved better grades than those who were the "night owls". Further research has shown that early risers are more productive, are better planners and better goal achievers. 

Getting up early has immense advantages. Imagine being able to exercise early consistently every day and meet your fitness goals, meet all your deadlines at work and be able to take on a new hobby. This is what you can be able to achieve if you make a firm resolution to identify yourself as an early riser and get up early at 5am.

(II) Working long hours

Gone are the 60s where there were no mobile phones, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and the internet. We are more distracted these days than we ever were. It is easy to lose focus because our focus has shifted due to the ever changing technologically advanced world.

Working long hours can help you shift your focus from distractions and turn your dreams to reality. How many people dream of writing a book, how many dream of achieving fitness and look like health magazine models, how many people do you know that would like to start a serious business or obtain a qualification? All of these things require focused work that will take long hours.

Unfortunately few people these days have the ability to switch off from the world and do four to six hours of focused work. Harness your ability to grind for long hours and possess a rare attribute that most people lack in today's world. This will set you apart and enable you to achieve all your goals.

(III) Thinking in the long term

Live in the present but think in the future. Too many of us get caught to pleasures of the moment and forget the future that we want to create. Human beings are the most intellectually capable of all species in the world but remain limited by the inability to think beyond the present.

I encourage you to develop a 5 year plan for your ideal self in all key areas of your life i.e. career, spirituality, health, finances and relationships. Take a moment every day to remind yourself of what you want to achieve in the long term. This will help you not only live in the present but psychologically and subconsciously prepare yourself for the future you want to create.

Living this way will help you create a meaningful life and not get caught in day to day activities that do not help you create the change that you want to see in your life. If you do this you will thank yourself many years later and you won't have to look back in regret and wonder what you did with your life.

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Top Ten Ways to Find SYNERGY in Your Life

Have you ever experienced the difference between life flowing, everything lending itself to more, and life stuck in the mud with every move being a chore? Having synergy in your life is that great energy when all the pieces come together, compliment each other and the next steps happen easily and effortlessly. Here are a few basic points to get your life flowing...

1. Plug in. Identify what gives you ENERGY in your life. Make a list of at least 5 things that give you energy. What do you love to do? To what do you find yourself naturally attracted? Know what these are, because they are your fuel and keep you charged.

2. Clean house. What is the clutter that is slowing you down? What are you tolerating? What are the cobwebs and dust that cloud your understanding of life? Make a list of everything you can think of and then challenge yourself to make it a priority to take care of the items, one at a time. You will notice taking time to handle what you were putting off will actually give you more energy and space to do the things that are really important in life.

3. Be authentic. Get in-line with your HEART & SOUL; the part that authentically represents you. Who you are. What you stand for. Your purpose for being on earth. The gifts you have to share. List these key passions (characteristics, traits, natural God-given gifts/talents that you want to share with the world).

4. Live your values. What is important to you about life? What is important to you about living? These are the things that if you honor them in your life, everything is good. If you are not honoring them, you may get out of rhythm, anxious, frustrated, upset, etc. What are your true values? Start with listing your values and then select the top ten, and then from those, the top four. Are you living a life that supports your top four values?

5. See the vision. Establish your personal VISION. Where do you hope to be in 5 years? What do you hope is read in your obituary? You have one life to live. What are you going to do with it?

6. Plan a direction. How are you going to get there? What do you need to do to make that vision a reality? List and prioritize the main steps and then break each major point into clear baby steps.

7. Aim precisely. With your direction in mind, define your FOCUS for accomplishing the first major step. Visualize your target. See the process and evaluate the baby steps to make sure they are measurable. Put in a timeline to help hold yourself accountable and to stay on track.

8. Cultivate change. Evaluate your current position. Assess what is working? What changes and shifts would serve you better? Identify any obstacles or things that may be distracting you from your vision/focus. Make a plan for how you will address the distractions. Make sure your environment supports your plan.

9. Make it happen. Do something. Commit to the plan and take action. Tell others about it. Be held accountable. Every day take a step toward the goal. Stop and measure weekly.

10. Affirm daily. Make habits that reinforce the ideas and habits you want to cultivate in your life. Whatever you need to be most reminded of and encouraged to focus on, write it and post it where you will see it. (Tape the statement to your mirror, on the dash of your car, etc.) Make a routine to read these so they become part of your subconscious memory. Feel the success and joy of each step and celebrate them as your forge toward your dreams and goals!

BE ENCOURAGED, INSPIRED & EQUIPPED AS YOU REFLECT, ASSESS & DESIGN YOUR WORK & LEADERSHIP!

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Are You Interested or Committed? The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

There is a defining moment many people experience at some point in their lives — a moment where they are faced with a simple but uncomfortable truth:

Are you interested in achieving your goals…
or are you truly committed to them?

At first glance, the difference may seem small. In reality, it changes everything.

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The Question That Changes Your Direction

This concept was powerfully illustrated in a story shared by John Assaraf.

At 19 years old, he met a highly successful mentor who asked him a single question:

“Are you interested in achieving your goals, or are you committed?”

He went on to explain:

• If you’re interested, you’ll do what’s convenient
• If you’re committed, you’ll do whatever it takes

That distinction became a turning point — not just in his life, but in how many people now understand success.

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Interest vs Commitment: The Real Difference

Most people believe they are committed.

But when you look closer, what they actually have is interest.

Being Interested Looks Like:

• Taking action when it feels easy
• Stopping when things become uncomfortable
• Making excuses when progress slows
• Letting circumstances dictate your effort

Being Committed Looks Like:

• Taking action consistently — even when it’s difficult
• Letting go of excuses and old stories
• Adapting when things don’t go to plan
• Continuing regardless of how you feel

Commitment is not about motivation.
It’s about decision and follow-through.

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Why Most People Stay Stuck

Remaining “interested” is comfortable.

It allows you to:

• Keep your current identity
• Avoid risk
• Protect yourself from failure

But it also keeps you:

• Repeating the same patterns
• Living within the same limitations
• Delaying the results you say you want

The truth is — staying interested often means staying where you are.

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What Happens When You Decide to Commit

Making a real commitment requires something deeper:

👉 Letting go of the reasons why you can’t
👉 Taking responsibility for your current results
👉 Choosing to act regardless of fear or uncertainty

This is where the shift happens.

Because once you are committed:

• You stop negotiating with yourself
• You stop waiting for the “right time”
• You start focusing on solutions instead of obstacles

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Commitment Requires Change

One of the most overlooked parts of commitment is this:

👉 You cannot create new results with the same thinking and habits

To move forward, you must upgrade:

• Your knowledge
• Your skills
• Your standards

This is where real growth begins.

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How to Move From Interest to Commitment (Practical Steps)

If you’re ready to take this seriously, here’s how to apply it.

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1. Define Your Goals Clearly

Take a sheet of paper and write down one goal for each area of your life:

• Health
• Relationships
• Career / business
• Financial
• Personal growth

Be specific.

👉 What do you want?
👉 When do you want to achieve it?

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2. Identify Three Actions Per Goal

For each goal, write down three actions:

• What do you need to learn?
• What do you need to believe?
• What do you need to do?

This turns your goal into something practical.

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3. Schedule It (This Is Where Most People Fail)

A goal without action is just intention.

Take your action steps and:
👉 Put them into your calendar
👉 Assign a specific time

This is where commitment becomes real.

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4. Focus on Consistency, Not Perfection

You don’t need perfect execution.

You need:

• Daily action
• Weekly progress
• Long-term consistency

This is what separates those who achieve their goals from those who don’t.

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The Mindset That Drives Results

People who achieve their goals don’t rely on:

• Motivation
• Mood
• External validation

They rely on:
👉 Discipline
👉 Responsibility
👉 Consistent action

They understand that:

• Obstacles will happen
• Progress will not always be linear

But they continue anyway.

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The Truth About “Whatever It Takes”

Commitment does not mean ignoring reality or burning out.

It means:

• Staying focused on your outcome
• Adjusting your approach when needed
• Continuing to move forward

It is a long-term decision — not a short-term burst of effort.

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Final Question

So now the question becomes:

👉 Are you interested…
or are you committed?

Because your answer will determine:

• Your actions
• Your consistency
• Your results

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Your Next Step

If you are ready to move beyond interest and start building real momentum:

👉 Start Your Mindset Reset