Commitment Definition

Quitters make promises, but winners develop commitment. People can say they are going to commit to many things throughout their lives, but few actually stick with their plan of action to accomplish whatever the pinnacle of their goals may be. Commitment is difficult but has been a huge factor for the success in my life, especially in sports. Aspects that define commitment include hard work, overcoming adversity, and possessing the will to sacrifice. My high school football coach once said ¨Don't skip any steps, trust and commit to the process, and I will watch you succeed¨ -Jamie Morford. Commitment takes hard work day in and day out, and once I have committed myself, there are no days off. Every day I need to come physically and mentally

Many important things will be sacrificed while striving toward the pinnacle of any journey. One of the hardest sacrifices I have made toward a commitment is my social life and friend time. I have many great friends, and I love hanging out, but in order to stay committed, I have to cut down on the amount of time spent with them. Sacrifices include going to bed early for a morning practice instead of staying up all night with friends. On weekends, this may mean being at an all day Saturday tournament which dampers into what I want to do on Friday and Saturday night. Another horrible sacrifice is the amount of sleep at night. Do not forget about homework or three game days a week, which means getting to bed late. Also, going to bed late because of schoolwork and long bus rides is not an excuse for not waking up early for the morning workout or practice. These examples of sacrifice are what is needed to be the best version of oneself. One of the biggest sacrifice in my case of commitment during wrestling is maintaining a healthy diet to keep my weight where it needs to be. This means I need to sacrifice all unhealthy foods, staying away from snacks, and giving up time with friends while they go out to dinner. While I sacrifice and it may be tough, it sets me up for what I earn in the long run.

To conclude, commitment is anything but easy. Everyday has new, tough obstacles that challenge true commitment, but constantly working hard, overcoming adversity, and having the will to sacrifice for success exemplifies real commitment. All these aspects may add up to success, but trusting the process of keeping faith in my goals and striving to become the best version possible of myself has been the true commitment. Trusting the process is key to staying committed to the path to