How Hard Are You Willing to Fight for What You Want?

If you’ve ever given up on a goal in the past, you may remember a heavy feeling of defeat creeping into your body and mind. Even though you wanted to succeed, circumstances just seemed too difficult or you experienced setbacks that caused uncertainty about your ability to do it.

Have you ever asked yourself what would have happened if you hadn’t given up?

Many people fail to realize that if they just kept fighting for what they wanted and refused to give up no matter what, they would eventually succeed! That sure puts a new spin on your “failures” of the past, doesn’t it?

No matter the obstacles you face when in pursuit of your dreams, the ONE THING that can keep you motivated is a rock-solid commitment to fight for what you want. That means refusing to give up or give in. It means pushing and shoving your way through obstacles, or using mental strategies to find a way around them. It means never letting up on your efforts to move forward, no matter how many setbacks you may experience. It means getting up and dusting yourself off when you fall – even if you fall a thousand times!

Sounds awesome, doesn’t it? But how do you develop this unshakable determination? How do you stay focused through the challenges and setbacks?

You simply have to make a commitment. However - you make that commitment not just once, but as many times as necessary to see you through. That’s the secret strategy rarely mentioned.

Making the commitment the first time is easy. You’re already feeling motivated and inspired about your dreams and goals. You’re confident – maybe even a little cocky – and you’re ready to rumble.

Things might go smoothly for a few days, or even weeks, and then you hit a snag. It might be a frustrating setback, or a seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Stop right here. At this moment – when the challenge is staring you in the face - you need to make the commitment again! That’s when it counts the most, right?

If you simply keep committing to continuing toward your goal regardless of the obstacles that get in the way, you can’t be stopped. Think about that! It’s actually very inspiring when you look at it from that perspective. The ONLY WAY you can be defeated is if you STOP TRYING!

Just to get you started, here is your very own commitment contract. Read it, print it, fill in your name and sign it and carry it with you at all times. Read it as many times as necessary to keep you moving in the right direction.

I __________________________ hereby vow to keep moving toward my dreams and goals regardless of any obstacles or challenges I may face. I understand that challenges are transitory and do not last forever. I vow to use all of my mental and physical resources to work through them or around them, and I refuse to be intimidated, discouraged or cowed by fear. I will persevere no matter what, knowing undeniably that I have the power to overcome any difficulty. I understand that this focus above any other is enough to carry me swiftly to the finish line.