Commitment: The True Power of 100% Focused Effort

Commitment is my favorite word in the English language. To me, it represents power, clarity, and strength. But it’s often misunderstood. People tend to think they can be "80% committed," "90% committed," or even "99% committed," but commitment doesn’t work that way. It's binary: 100% or nothing.

That’s the core of my superpower—my ability to commit fully to whatever I take on and see it through. Whether it's a decision, a goal, or a path, full commitment means you’re locked in. It involves three things: making the decision, following through, and staying present while you do it.

In a world where we’re constantly bombarded with options, many believe that having choices is what gives them power. But the truth is, power lies in deciding. Once you make a decision, you no longer need to waste energy wondering, second-guessing, or analyzing endless alternatives. You now know your exact path, and that clarity is where your true power comes from.

When you commit, you get focused. And focus is everything. It’s where the magic happens. Focused effort produces results. Dispersed, distracted effort gets you nowhere. Commitment helps you eliminate distractions and align your energy with what truly matters to you. It draws a line between what's important and what isn’t.

Too often, people say they’re going to "try" to commit to something, or that they’ll "find the time" for it. But that’s not true commitment. Trying to make something happen or finding time for something leaves the door open for excuses. It’s not enough to try—you need to make the time. If you don’t make the time, any excuse or justification will open up, and when that happens, you lower your standard. And the second you lower your standard is when you start to backtrack on your commitments.

I don’t subscribe to the idea of being in a "season" of saying yes or no to things. To me, that’s an arbitrary and silly approach to life. What matters isn’t just saying yes to everything, or no to everything—it’s about being intentional with what you say yes to and just as intentional with what you say no to. And when you commit to something, you have to follow through on it.

That’s why I’m hesitant to commit to anything that I can’t absolutely guarantee I’ll follow through on. Whether it’s social events, projects, or any new endeavor, I’m mindful about my commitments. I hate breaking plans or rescheduling because when I commit to something, I give it my absolute best. I won’t let outside forces interfere with my decision.

Take something like a gym program. You decide to start working out X number of days a week. That’s a commitment. It’s easy to get excited about it initially, but true commitment shows up in the consistent effort, especially when the novelty fades, and it’s time to show up for the grind.

Or the commitment to quit a habit you’ve struggled with for years. It’s easy to say, "I’ll quit this for good," but the real challenge comes in sticking to that commitment, even when it gets hard.

Commitment is a muscle, just like discipline. And just like any muscle, it grows stronger through daily reps. The more you commit to small things, the more you build your ability to commit to bigger things. Over time, you get better at identifying what truly deserves your commitment. You start to understand where your energy and time should go—and just as importantly, where it shouldn’t.

In the end, your life is defined by what you choose to commit to. So, make your commitments with clarity, follow through with focus, and never underestimate the power of a fully committed mind.