Commitment

“A man can be as great as he wants to be. If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determinations, the dedication, the competitive drive, and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done. Once a man has made a commitment, he puts the greatest strength in the world behind him. Its something we call heart power. Once a made this commitment, nothing will stop him short of success.” 

– Vince Lombardi 

Commitment

I want to thank Coach Bob Starkey and Coach Greg Brown for introducing me to John Maxwell and his books. They are incredible reads for anyone in a leadership position.  The following comes from John Maxwell's "17 Essential Qualities Of A Team Player". 

• Ordinary People with commitment can make an extraordinary impact on their world. 
• Its one thing to believe in something you’re doing, and another to be totally committed to it.
• Commitment Usually is Discovered in the Midst of Adversity 
• Adversity fosters commitment, and commitment fosters hard work. 
• The harder you work the harder it is to surrender. 
• Commitment Does Not Depend on Gifts or Abilities 
• Commitment and talent are unconnected – unless you connect them.
• We don’t need more strength or more ability or greater opportunity. What we need to use is what we have.
• Commitment Comes as the Result of Choice, Not Conditions
• Commitment Lasts When Its Based on Values
• A commitment to something you believe in is a commitment that is easier to keep.