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Thatâs what commitments areâalternatives to self-obsession. Commitments free us to dedicate ourselves to something bigger than ourselvesâto something beyond our shells. The French philosopher Jacques Maritain said that the meaning of life is âself-mastery for the purpose of self-giving.â This is the challenge of growing upâto turn the corner from s... See more
âCommitment makes good things better and bad things worse.
The more âall-inâ you are on a good relationship, the better it becomes. The more you commit to a toxic relationship, the deeper you get trapped.
The more you invest yourself in fulfilling work, the more your effort fuels you. The harder you work on a bad project or in an unsatisfying role, t... See more
Compulsion. I think about that word a lot. I believe that all of us, carelessly walking about planet earth, are intrinsically compelled to do something . Itâs in our nature, in the shape of our soul. To excel, to truly be the best, I think itâs crucial to spend time thinking about what that is. Because if you do something other than that, youâre no... See more
In matters of the heart, commitment brings meaning. In matters of the mind, commitment brings knowledge. And in matters of the material world, running towards the responsibility that comes with commitment takes courage â and with courage comes achievement. People can only become world-class at things they commit to.