Written by: Vickie Sullivan | October 29, 2020
This Is What Commitment Looks Like
On this day 26 years ago, I married a mild-mannered techie. Life has given us a few curveballs, but overall, it’s been great growing old with him. Commitment is the glue that keeps it all together.
In the beginning of this journey, he went along with whatever I wanted to do. After a while, though, he wanted to do things outside my comfort zone. It was challenging, but I went along for the ride. Why? Because I was committed to us.
Push Beyond Your Comfort Zone
When I talk to thought leaders about their next big thing, I always ask: What are you willing to do to get what you just said you want? I get all sorts of strong answers. But when I take a short trip to the dark side, explaining hypercompetitive markets and what implementing really looks like, the enthusiasm often wanes.
What happened? Their goals collided with their comfort zone. Something has to give.
Listen: How to Evaluate Walking Away vs. Hanging in There
It’s OK to have limits on what you’re willing to do. It helps identify when to pull the plug on what looked like a promising venture. The biggest lesson I learned being married, though, is there’s a difference between limits and our comfort zone. The former can be a heads-up of an oncoming mistake; the latter is merely the discomfort of a stretch. Commitment helps us pull through the temporary resistance, knowing what is waiting for us on the other side is totally worth it.
Together, my husband and I have built a life much better than I could’ve dreamed. What I know for sure: I wouldn’t have this man in my life if I hadn’t stretched my faith that things will work out. When we are committed to something (or someone), our comfort zone will stretch accordingly.
Now Read This:
Author : Michelle Davidson
Published: 2020-10-29 08:14:57
Happy anniversary, Vickie!