Commitment To Excellence
“Winning is fun, but winning is not the point. Wanting to win is the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up and never letting anyone down. Doing what you’re expected to do and fulfilling a role. It’s not the winning that counts.”
–Bobby Knight
It is important to be a dreamer. A dreamer is constantly envisioning the possibilities and opportunities that are out there. The key to being a dreamer is to never stop being a visionary and to never let perceived limitations dictate your choices. When you dream about your goals and focus on the process of achieving them, you nourish your commitment, your confidence, and your belief in your abilities. There will be people who will attempt to take away your successes, but they will never be able to take away your faith and desires. That is why it is crucial that faith comes first, and achievements come second.
In the wise words of Bobby Knight, “Winning is fun, but winning is not the point. Not giving up is the point. Never letting up and never letting anyone down. Doing what you’re expected to do and fulfilling a role. It’s not the winning that counts.” While winning does feel good, it shouldn’t determine how you move forward. There will be times when the opponent will win. When that happens, your desire to succeed should drive your determination to be better next time.
In an NFL study, top coaches and scouts identified that commitment and focus were the two most important components when drafting a player. They defined commitment as desire, determination, attitude, heart, and self-motivation.
You will reach your utmost potential when you are committed to stretching beyond the limits that have been set for you. Your true work ethic becomes evident when you realize that your desire to win allows you to commit and be focused in the face of challenge and adversity. However, your personal level of commitment is something that you must work out for yourself. No one can tell you how important something should be to you. commitment.
To become the best you can be, the most essential ingredient is the commitment to do the right things. When you commit to the right choices, you strive to be physically, mentally, and emotionally committed. Focus on remaining positive. It is a waste of time and energy to focus on petty distractions. When you make the choice to invest in worthwhile tasks, you’ll benefit from every experience and improve.
When you draw lessons out of every event, ask yourself these questions:
- What went well?
- What needs improvement?
- Were you able to maintain focus for the whole performance?
- What do you want to do the same way next time?
- What changes might be helpful?
- How do you want to approach your next challenge?
- What reminders might help?
When you are focused and committed to improving from each challenge, you learn to avoid distractions and move forward with your personal goals. Your personal commitments should be driven by your heartfelt desires, not anyone else’s. The only person who can make them grow or fail is you. Think about your own dreams. Nurture them in your mind, and often. Let them lead you along your path of self-fulfillment and excellence.
