Pete Maravich Assembly Center

Pete Maravich Assembly Center

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Chapter 3 of John Maxwell's book 17 Essential Qualities of a Team Player

Chapter 3

Committed

There are no halfhearted champions
"The moment one definitely commits oneself, the Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issue from the decision, raising in one’s favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would come his way."
William H. Murray

"Ordinary people with commitment can make an extraordinary impact on their world."
- John C. Maxwell

1. Commitment usually is discovered in the midst of adversity.
“The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
- Vince Lombardi


2. Commitment does not depend on gifts or abilities
3. Commitment comes as the result of choice, not conditions
4. Commitment lasts when it’s based on values

Anytime you make choices based on solid life values, then you are in a better position to sustain your level of commitment.

To improve your level of commitment…
Tie your commitments to your values
Take a risk
Evaluate your team