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21 Things Commitment Is

And 11 things commitment definitely is not.

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21 Things Commitment Is

There are lots of times in life where we are asked to agree to the terms and conditions set forth. Whether it be literally, as is the case with phones, or figuratively, in situations such as marriage, there are certain occasions that require commitment. Below, you will find a list of what commitment can mean, and what it shouldn’t.

1.) Loyalty

2.) Dedication to the cause

3.) Willingness to give your all, all of the time

4.) Trusting yourself and those around you

5.) For better or worse, in sickness and in health

6.) Pushing through pain and failure

7.) Holding yourself and others accountable

8.) Risking it all

9.) Swallowing your pride

10.) A promise

11.) Staying true to your word

12.) Working hard even when no one is watching, and even if there is no immediate reward

13.) Responding positively to constructive criticism

14.) Giving up “me” for “we”

15.) Sharing a common goal, and not losing sight of it

16.) Completing the task at hand successfully

17.) Making compromises

18.) Being able to lean on one-another

19.) A collaborative effort

20.) Speaking truthfully, regardless of how difficult it may be

For those who should be reminded of everything that commitment is not...

1.) Slacking off

2.) Lying

3.) Giving up

4.) Quitting

5.) Selfishness

6.) Abandoning others

7.) Holding out

8.) Laziness

9.) Poor effort

10.) "Taking a break"

11.) A lack of set priorities

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