Decision and Commitment
Have you ever had huge decisions in your life that you just left in God’s hands? I mean the ones that you decided inaction would produce the best result? How did it actually work out for you?
In the past year I have become more comfortable with tackling big decisions head on. One of the most difficult decisions that I have had to make is whether or not to be super popular amongst my peers or be an achieving, growing, business man. This may not be the case for everyone but as Michael Dell says, “The approval of others is a thing of the past”. I know that I have chosen the path of most resistance by choosing to grow and achieve but guess what? I made the decision.
This is just one example of things I have faced and gone through as a result of decisions I’ve made. I am happier that I made them because it had to be decided. When I actually realized that my decisions were COMMITMENTS, I know scary word, there was simply no going back. The next thing to do is to learn how to deal with your commitments. For example as a result of my decision above I have had some bad things said about me or even some sabotage in business or in life. At first it bothered me but now that I am conscious to what is happening and know what it’s about it has become easier to deal with to the extent that it doesn’t strip me of my energy to do good things for others that I care about much more.
The best part about becoming a decision maker is that it sets you apart as a leader in your industry or life. From the simplest things it can work. Try going out to dinner one night and instead of asking what everyone wants to eat just pick a place and go. The controversy almost does not exist. Plus when you decide, it only takes the energy of one instead of many. You are also not subject to multiple moods, attitudes, etc.
I know this is a simple example, but I have a challenge for you today. You know that thing that consumes you and has been eating at you that you have put off for no reason? The thing that is robbing you of energy and all it takes is for you to make a decision and commit to do it? I challenge you to make that decision today. Tell whomever you need to tell. If it does not involve someone and is a decision for you then just decide to do it and abandon all escape hatches. Push through the mud and design it. Just a warning it can change and expand your life in ways that you cannot imagine.
