Let’s make a commitment to commitment. Be true to your word, do what you say and say what you do. Commit to supporting one another and celebrating victories. Let’s create attainable commitments and hold each other accountable. #DailyMight
Let’s make a commitment to commitment. Let’s put an emphasis back on following through. To enduring hard times and along the way getting equipped to battle through and see it to the end. Now more than ever, we need to commit to the words and actions of commitment – and support those that exhibit this key character trait.
Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.
PROVERBS 16:3
Commitment is deteriorating in youth sports and it has reached it’s boiling point. We are losing kids to sports because we are not holding ourselves, and our players accountable for actions and verbiage detrimental to the team. This is a call to arms for sports leadership. Now is the time to raise up, and honor our commitments. And this is how we do it.
Be true to your word.
We all know that words matter. Words of encouragement, support, instruction – are all valuable tidbits of info that you and I can receive from a teammate, coach, or parent to get us over the hump in tasks, season, games. The same emphasis should be put on your words of action. If you say you’re going to do something, follow through. And if you can’t, let other people know as soon as possible that you can’t.
Do what you say, say what you do.
Commitment is about aligning your words and actions, and staying in alignment. Words are nice, and give a direction for action – a game plan. Make sure they lineup. The best game plan, is having a plan. Lining up your words and actions increases your chances of maintaining your commitment, even when things aren’t going as planned. And if you have to change the plan, let yourself – and others – know the plan has changed.
Support, then celebrate.
Commit to supporting one another and celebrating little victories. Within your role as teammate, it is your responsibility to celebrate and acknowledge commitment from others. When a teammate follows through on a vocalized goal, or mission – celebrate that. Help give them the encouragement to make new goals and commitments, but also to set aside time for reflection on a job well done. That celebration is what helps hold us accountable. Do it more often.
Don’t over commit.
The last part of commitment is putting yourself in the best possible position to succeed with your commitments. You can help yourself and those around you by not over committing. Make sure your commitment is attainable, that for the purposes of attainment you have enough time to complete it, and that resources can be allocated for its completion. It’s OK to not take on more commitments, until current commitments are satisfied.
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