10 Commitments

Most people are aware of the 10 Commandments from the Bible.    At a high level, the 10 Commandments provide guidelines for moral living.  A lot of the focus is on what you should not do.  Regardless of your religious beliefs, the 10 Commandments can help with sound life principles. 

However, this week's post will deal with a different set of 10 directives.  What are the 10 Commitments that you are willing to make to in order to have what you want?  The following suggestions might help you get started on your list.

1. Commit to pursuing opportunity.  Don't wait for opportunity to knock.  Place yourself in the path of opportunity so that it can't miss you. 
2. Commit to start.  Often, the emphasis is on finishing what you start.  However, there are many times where you never even start on things due to fear, time, money, etc.  You will never know how long it will take you to finish if you don't start. 
3. Commit to accountability.  When there are issues, look first for your role in causing the problem before assigning blame to others.
4. Commit to awareness.  Pay attention to what is said, shown, and done.  Also note what or who may be missing.  Being aware of your environment and what influences it allows you to make informed decisions.   
5. Commit to consistency.  Practice may not make you perfect; but it does make you prepared.  Routines are important to help you sharpen your strengths and develop your weaknesses.
6. Commit to balance.  Don't let any one area of your life take all of your time.  Family, friends, work, school, volunteerism, and relaxation are all important. 
7. Commit to authenticity.  Be who you are, not who you think you should be or who others want you to be.  You are valuable, worthy, and blessed.
8. Commit to your vision.  As you encounter setbacks and experience disappointment, remember the big picture. 
9. Commit to consideration.  Before you react or respond, consider the source, location, motive, and significance of the report.  Don't be impulsive.  Pause and consider if you even need to spend time on it.
10. Commit to respect.  Give it to others and command it for yourself.  Respect time, points of view, intentions, differences, efforts, and accomplishments.

Leave a comment and share what you will commit to this week.