[[:encoded, "Today we are going to talk about 5 Tips on Making Successful Commitments That Produce Results.\n\nMost of us cringe when we hear the word “commitment” because we associate it with feelings of sacrifice. Our commitments fail because we get caught up in the struggle of trying to change where life seems to be taking us and where we want to go. Our every day habits consume our thoughts - leaving no room for thoughts of why we started the process in the first place. The diet becomes a struggle between exercise and chocolate cake; the budget becomes a struggle between spending and saving, so on and so on.\n\nThe struggle ends up consuming us and we give up trying to change because it’s just too hard. What we thought would be efforts to lead us to a new life, end up being just a temporary change. We’ve tried before and failed again, and the conclusion comes down to a discouraged excuse - I just couldn’t do it, I didn’t have time, or it was too hard.\n\nThe truth is making a successful commitment is nothing more than a making a choice to create a desired future outcome. You may say that people who stick to their commitments are an exception, and you are definitely not one of those people. Well, I’m here to tell you that commitments are not personality specific. Each of us has the capability to set successful commitments. So now you’re saying, if that’s the case, why do so many of us fail? Because most people don’t know how to make the decisions that create successful commitment.\n \nIf you’ve tried and failed in past commitments, it doesn’t matter. The past is the past, and you are a different person today. Starting right now, you are now armed with the strength and the tools you need to successfully commit to creating your desired future outcome.\n\nTo help keep you focused, subscribe to The Accountability Coach Blog at www.AccountabilityCoachBlog.com. You will find personal and professional development tele-seminars at www.AccountabilityCoach.com. Choose the ones that will be of the most value to you in achieving your goals so you can be even more successful – professionally and personally. Invest in the 30-day Self-study Course so you can begin achieving your goals in the time frame you want so you can have the life you want. Get started by going to: http://www.accountabilitycoach.com/bw/30dayStudyCourse.php"]]
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[music] Hello, and welcome to the Accountability Coach podcast, where we will discuss topics, ideas, questions, and issues related to having a totally balanced and successful life. This is Ann Baccrack. Today, we are going to talk about five tips on making successful commitments that produce results. Well, most of us cringe when we hear the word "commitment" because we associate it with feelings of maybe sacrifice. Our commitments fail because we get caught up in the struggle of trying to change where life seems to be taking us and where we want to go. Our everyday habits consume our thoughts, leaving no room for thoughts of why we started the process in the first place. The diet becomes a struggle between exercise and chocolate cake. The budget becomes a struggle between spending and saving, so on and so on. The struggle ends up consuming us and we give up time trying to change because it's just too hard. What we thought would be efforts to lead us to a new life end up being just a temporary change. We've tried before and failed again and the conclusion comes down to a discouraged excuse. I just can't do it. I didn't have time or it was too hard. The truth is, making a successful commitment is nothing more than making a choice to create a desired future outcome. You may say that people who stick to their commitments are an exception and you are definitely not one of those people. Well, I'm here to tell you that commitments are not personality specific. Each of us has the capability to set successful commitments. So now you're saying, if that's the case, why do so many of us fail? Well because people don't know how to make the decisions that create successful commitments. Let's talk about that. Number one, a commitment is nothing more than a choice. You are choosing your desired future outcome over your current reality. If you really want to lose weight for example, then you choose to be fit. If you really want to save money for a down payment on a house, then you choose to budget. That's it. You just made the choice. The chocolate cake and new shoes didn't even enter your mind because they aren't what you really want. What you really want is to be fit or to own your own home. Once you choose your desired future outcome, you remove the struggle that leads to exceptions. Number two, instant gratification versus future outcome. Do you want your new home or those new shoes? Successful commitment relies on the individual steps between your current reality and your goal. Make every step count and you will get there faster and easier. Instant gratification shouldn't even enter your mind. The only thing you should be focused on is your future outcome and it should mean more to you than monetary desire for instant gratification. By holding your future clear in your mind, you will make the right decisions to support your goals. Number three, success relies on a hundred percent commitment. It's easy to make excuses and exceptions, but it's harder to get back on track once you've made room for them. Successful goal achievement requires one hundred percent commitment, not ninety nine percent, not even ninety nine point nine. Making exceptions set you up for failure and makes it harder to stay on track. Decide what you can commit to and stick to it, no excuses, no exceptions. You'll find that a hundred percent commitment is actually easier than ninety nine point nine because you remove the distractions and the emotion around them. When you can focus solely on your goal, not your distractions, it will be easier to stay on track. Better for casual interest or complete dedication. You might be interested in the study of law, but you are committed to becoming a lawyer. You might be interested in losing weight, but are you committed to being fit and healthy? You might be interested in having money for a down payment on a house, but are you committed to a budget? These are all questions to ask when committing to a goal. Your level of desire will determine your results, period. If you only have an interest in something, it will be easier to let it go. However, if you really want something, you will be committed to creating it. Number five, visualize your goal. Visualization is powerful and will support your efforts. Give a few moments every day, in the morning and in the evening, visualizing your desired outcome. Imagine it as if you were already there. Feel how good you feel and completely immerse yourself in the smell and the sound of the environment. When you are able to focus on the end result instead of the monetary temptation, you will make the right choices that support your desired outcome. If you've tried and failed in the past, it doesn't matter. The past is the past, and you are a different person today. Starting right now, you are now armed with the strength and the tools you will need to successfully commit to creating your desired future outcome. Ken Blanchard, author of over 30 books, including the best seller the one-minute manager said, there is 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. My hope for our time together is that you got value and an idea or two that will help you be even more successful, personally and professionally. You may be wondering, what should you do next? Well, on my website, www.accountabilitycoach.com, you have access to at least 11 free personal and professional development resources you can take advantage of right now. Review the 30-day self-study course so you can discover for yourself how to focus on your highest payoff activities that produce the biggest results in the shortest amount of time so that you can experience that feeling of true and total success, and have a fantastic quality of life. This program is effective and powerful at improving every area in your life in 30 days time. This program will change bad habits into habits that will lead you to achieving all your personal and business goals. Thank you for what you want, each and every day. Until next time, make it a great day, today and every day. Thanks for listening. [music]
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