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Hello Members,
Commitment and follow through: two things that need to be done with speed and accuracy especially if someone is depending on you. If you volunteer for an organization, are a member of a sports’ team, or participate in a project at work, you need to follow through with your commitment, or the other people involved will suffer. Not following through with tasks puts others behind and in an awkward position and it leaves the rest of the group scrounging to make sure things get done. It’s easy to get into the habit of believing that “someone else will take care of it if I don’t” but it’s a bad habit to adopt. Working together as a team is a great opportunity to share the burden of tasks and get things done, but when a member of the team isn’t pulling their weight things can go by the wayside very fast.
The same thing happens in our personal lives; don’t promise something and then not deliver on that promise because feelings get hurt, and you give the impression that the person you made a promise to is not important to you or worthy of your time. Of course, sometimes things are unavoidable, but doing your best and keeping your word is a valuable trait to have; also, being honest if you’re struggling to fulfill your obligations will not only gain you some help, but also respect. If you volunteer for something, follow through; if you promise something, keep that promise. The reward for following through is a sense of pride and knowing your commitment is complete, and it lets others know that you are a dependable asset to them and the team. We all rely on each other in our everyday lives and no one likes to be let down. Don’t be the reason that someone is disappointed; be the reason that makes them smile by following through with your commitments.
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