I’ve been thinking again about the difference between being interested and being committed.
There are things in my life I say I care about a lot. But if I look at my actual days, they don’t show up very often. When that happens, I know I’m not really committed. I’m just interested.
Interest feels good. We like the idea of the result. We talk about it, plan for it, maybe even post about it. But it only happens when it’s convenient.
Commitment is different. It shows up in the boring parts. In the days you’re tired, busy, or not in the mood, but you still do something that moves you forward. It doesn’t have to be a huge move, it just has to be real.
One question that helps me is:
“If someone only saw my habits, what would they think I’m committed to?”
If the answer doesn’t match what you say you want, that’s not a reason to beat yourself up. It’s just a signal to adjust.
Maybe today’s the day you move one thing from “interested” to “committed.”
— Bus