Muscle Minute #130: Success Comes from Commitment, Not Fear of Failure

"Success comes when you make a commitment and stick to it, no matter the obstacles."

Let me tell you something. Success doesn’t come from trying once and calling it quits when things don’t go as planned.

Success comes when you make a commitment and stick to it, no matter the obstacles.

When I decided to become a personal trainer and own my own gym, I didn’t let doubts or setbacks steer me off course. I only asked myself, “How do I make this happen?” I wasn’t afraid of the other option—working in coal mining, a job I knew well. I experienced it, and it gave me the money to chase my dream.

Some people say you have to burn the boats, with no plan B. I didn’t have to burn any boats because I knew my backup plan would always be there if I needed it. That gave me the freedom to fully commit to my dream. The experience of not wanting to stay where I was pushed me to forge forward toward my bigger goal.

And 25 years later, I’m still here, sticking to that commitment, even as it evolves. The only way you fail is if you quit.

So, make that commitment today. Stay the course, no matter what obstacles arise. Success will follow.