Over much of the past year I've written about and wrestled with COMMITMENT.
It all started in 2002 when I got the idea to do a book called
The 10 Commitments.

Consistency (continuing) is a big key in any commitment.
Not only has it made a giant impact on my business and what I do,
but who I am as well.
As we roll the calendar over into a brand new year,
how will you write your new script?
What's your vision or mission or passion or purpose for 2005?
What will you commit to? Not a resolution, but a commitment.
There's a big difference.
I've found that before you can commit...to anyone or anything,
you must BELIEVE.
You must believe (in something), or there is little or no foundation to build upon.

Walt Disney once said of making dreams come true,
"When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way,
implicitly and unquestionably."

I have my own list of things that I believe in. Do you have one?
If not (or even if it's not written down), I encourage you to make a list.
Making a list is a powerful thing that can begin a process.
A process that may lead you to greater achievements and incredible accomplishments...
in life and in your work.

Wow...Can it be 2005 already?
This is the year of "doing a great work!" (read the previous post)
And not coming down.
Not allowing distractions to get in the way of whatever your thing is.
In the marketplace it's the formula from Good to Great,
and that is "what you can do potentially better than anyone else."
That's your unique value proposition with your work or your contribution to the economy.
What kind of an impact are you making?

A new year is a great time to make a NEW LIST!
A list of a few things you'll do or see or become in the new year.
Not just resolutions...but projects or goals that you'll RESOLVE to see through to completion.

And from that list of 2 or 3 pick your "great work!" What BIG thing you'll do...and then don't come down (become distracted) for urgent things or unimportant things until you do it!
Find your Purpose.
Improve your Performance.
Get an updated Plan.
Do it all with PASSION!

Happy New Life!
Michael