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RokZRooM Special ! You Can Win by Shiv Khera

The uncertainty could lead to insanity. Our strongest relationships are tied together with
the invisible something called commitment. Today, breaking a promise is considered no
big deal. All relationships go sour without commitment.
Lack of commitment would destabilize relationships and lead to insecurity. No one would
know where they stand with each other.

Commitment implies:

1. Dependability
2. Reliability
3. Predictability
4. Consistency
5. Caring
6. Empathy
7. A sense of duty
8. Sincerity
9. Character
10. Integrity
11. Loyalty

If one of these ingredients is missing, commitment loses strength.
When a person makes a commitment to someone, he is really saying, "You can count on
me no matter what," and "I will be there when you need me."
Unconditional commitment says, "My behavior is predictable in an unpredictable future."
What makes the future unpredictable?

♦ Changes in your life and circumstances.
♦ Changes in my life and circumstances.
♦ Changes in the external conditions.

Regardless of the uncertainty, commitment says "You can count on me." A person who
makes a commitment is willing to give up a lot. For what? The answer is pretty clear. The
rewards can be priceless.
Commitment says:

1. I am willing to sacrifice because I care.
2. I am a person of integrity and you can trust me.
3. I will not let you down.
4. Despite pain, I will still be there.
5. I will not let you down in good times or in bad times.

Commitment is not like a legal contract which is enforceable. Its foundation is not a
signed piece of paper but character, integrity, and empathy.
Commitment does not mean sticking to something when a person has no choice. It
means sticking in spite of choices. Without the above ingredients, no one would make a
serious long-lasting commitment to others.

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