COMMITMENT
Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.
—Goethe, Johann Wolfgang Von
Making a commitment is good living up to it is better.
The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence.
Many of us make our mark with disappearing ink.
The difference between “involvement” and “commitment” is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was “involved”—the pig was “committed.”
There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of others. —John Adams
You need to make a commitment, and once you make it, then life will give you some answers —Les Brown
If you make the unconditional commitment to reach your most important goals, if the strength of your decision is sufficient, you will find the way and the power to achieve your goals. —Robert Conklin
Reality forms around a commitment.
A winner makes commitments. A loser makes promises. —Tuchy Palmieri
There’s a difference between interest and commitment. When you’re interested in doing something, you do it only when circumstance permit. When you’re committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.
Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans. —Peter Drucker
Losers make promises they often break. Winners make commitments they always keep —Dennis Waitley
We are all addicted. We are either addicted to our commitments or we are addicted to our addictions. —A. Justin Sterling
Making a commitment is easy. Living up to it is hard.
A variable commitment—one that changes based upon its difficulty. —Tuchy Palmieri
Don’t jump to conclusions, step back for the facts. –Tuchy Palmieri
Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes; but no plans. —Peter Drucker
The uncommitted life isn’t worth living. —Marshall Fishwick
A total commitment is paramount to reaching the ultimate in performance. – Tom Flores
Individual commitment to a group effort—that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. —Vince Lombardi
There’s no abiding success without commitment. —Anthony Robbins
There’s always a way —if you’re committed. —Anthony Robbins

Author's Bio: 

Curriculum Vitae of Tuchy Palmieri
Education
• University of Bridgeport -- BS Marketing
• Post graduate courses at NYU
• Countless self study courses in health, religion, spirituality, self help, and personal growth.
• Attended motivational and spiritual workshops from Tony Robbins, , Werner Erhard, Justin Sterling, Zig Zigler, Wayne Dyer, M. Scott Peck, Deepak Chopra Carolyn Myss, Barbra Brennan, and others
• Training seminars The Sedona method, the Silva method, Neuro-linguistic Programming, Dale Carnegie‘s basic and leadership courses.—
• Health and healing workshops -The Way to health at The Kushi Institute (Macrobiotic cooking method), Living lite (raw food course with meal preparation) Perfect Health at The Chopra Center (included Ayurvedic food preparation)
• Completed numerous readings and listening to audio tapes of programs from people such as Dennis Waitley, Norman Vincent Peale, Steve Covey, Thich Nhat Hanh, John Gray, Brian Tracy, Sam Shoemaker, And Og Mandino, Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Scott Peck, Werner Erhard, Emmet Fox, and others

• Web information
Amazon.com search Tuchy Palmieri
Authorsden.com search Tuchy Palmieri
www.healing-habits.com

Accomplishments
• Certified Catholic Minister of the word having completed the two year Daystar Program, concluded in a Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
• Founded, operated, sold, and then retired from a corporation in the computer sales and service, which employed 38 people in inner city.
1) Winner of highest award for achievement at the Dale Carnegie courses.
2) Conducted as retreat leader religion/spiritual 12 step orientation weekends.
3) Recipient of the Governor’s Award for Connecticut inner city Entrepreneurship.
• Upon Retirement, founded Healing-Habits a firm dedicated to helping people through the written and spoken word.
• Published and/or written 25 books in the genres of inspiration, motivation, spirituality, health, and religion
• A regular contributor to the AuthorsDen, under the Pen name Tuchy Palmieri consisting of Short stories, poetry and articles.
• Workshop leader on Goal setting/achievement, relationships, effective listening and relationships
• 40 years experience leading discussion meetings, seminars and workshops
• Mentored, ministered and sponsored numerous cross addicted people in recovery.
• Featured in a number of magazines, newspapers, and talk shows
• A regular participant in the Author’s roundtable in Borders, and a guest on numerous spiritual and talk radio programs

Memberships
• 26 years as a leader and member of the local Sterling Institute of Relationship men’s team
• 25 years in 12 step programs related to relationships, food addictions, & substance abuse
• Annual participant in Matt Talbot and/or religious retreats at Holy Family Retreat house
• SIA - Self Improvement Association
• Member of the Better Business Bureau