How to Dominate 2024: Decide, Commit, and Achieve
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Chapter 1: The Power of Decision
To truly excel in 2024, you must take decisive action now. Why delay? This is your pathway to becoming exceptional in both your professional and personal life. While it may seem straightforward, the journey is anything but easy. It requires determination and resolve.
At the beginning of 2022, I weighed 243 pounds and had a 42-inch waist. Fast forward to today, I am down to 196 pounds with a 36-inch waist. Having struggled with my weight for 40 years, the first eight months of 2022 were particularly challenging. However, after listening to a podcast that emphasized the mantra "Decide, Commit, and Win," I joined a virtual fitness program. In that moment, I made a commitment to change, and since then, I have been reaping the rewards. My A1C levels dropped from 13.1 to 8.4, and my daily blood sugar levels fell from over 300 to under 170.
Adopting this mentality has also positively impacted my business, leading to increased sales. It's essential to focus on a few key goals instead of spreading yourself too thin. This journey has not been without obstacles, and I’ve faced numerous temptations to give up. Hence, maintaining a long-term perspective is crucial. Having been "overweight" since the age of five, I understood that a transformation wouldn’t occur overnight.
Section 1.1: The Decision Phase
Identify a single target. What is the one goal that could significantly transform your life? Clarify that objective and jot it down. But first, you need to make the decision!
Decide: to reach a conclusion or resolve a dilemma, effectively choosing one side over another.
The initial step is to make a decision. By doing so, you firmly establish your intention. This is your turning point—there’s no looking back, only forward. The ability to make a decision can be life-changing. A well-defined goal requires a commitment to achieve it; indecision often leads to disappointment and unrealized dreams.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Commitment Phase
Commit: to execute or fulfill a plan.
After deciding what you want, the next step is to commit. Commitment is an action-oriented term. For instance, my decision to invest in the virtual training program was followed by my commitment to adhere to it until I reached my goals.
Once you commit, it’s akin to burning your ships—there’s no retreat, which can be intimidating for many. This fear is often a reason why individuals fall short. Additionally, commitment involves a time investment. How long will you persist? Are you monitoring your results to identify what works? Do you need to adapt your approach?
I frequently observe that people hesitate to fully commit due to fears of failure, leading to anxiety and stress. However, taking action can quell those fears. Action generates evidence, and that evidence builds confidence. Make the decision and commit to seeing it through.
Section 1.2: The Winning Phase
Win: to emerge victorious in a competition or overcome an opponent.
The crucial insight is that once you have decided and committed, you have already secured a victory. The hardest part for many is simply getting started, so consider that your first achievement. Now, you must follow through.
Be aware of the time element; it’s easy to deceive ourselves into thinking we should see results immediately. Remember, TTTT (These Things Take Time). My transformation took 14 months—not a quick fix from a trendy diet but a realignment that took 40 years to reverse. Don’t let slow progress dishearten you.
Chapter 2: Take Action Now
Identify a significant goal you wish to achieve. You should have a vivid vision of it—one that you can see, feel, and even touch. Now, follow these simple steps:
Decide: make the firm choice to pursue this goal. Stand your ground and don’t waver.
Commit: Commitment is your vehicle to reach this destination, fueled by your motivation to keep going even when initial excitement fades.
Win: By deciding and committing, you have already triumphed. Now, relish the journey and learn from it.
Additionally, track your progress and celebrate small victories until you reach your ultimate goal.
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