Today evening we had some friends come over to our home, and we had very enjoyable time spent with them, talking about a new project they are about to start. Since these people were young, full of energy and enthusiasm, their passion and excitement was evident throughout the discussion.
After they left, I was admiring their positive energy and discussing with my husband, how I was sure of their success in their project! Then came these two words in our discussion, interest and commitment, and we felt that understanding of the differences between these two is crucial to the success of any project.
After they left, I was admiring their positive energy and discussing with my husband, how I was sure of their success in their project! Then came these two words in our discussion, interest and commitment, and we felt that understanding of the differences between these two is crucial to the success of any project.
There is a difference between interest and commitment. When we are interested in doing something, we do it only when it is convenient. When we are committed to something, we accept no excuses, only results. We use the word 'interest' for doing those activities which border towards hobbies, while when we use the word 'commitment', we mean 'serious business'.
Interest can last for long term, but can very well be for short term; once we have tried our hand at doing something we wanted to do, we lose interest, and that activity stops. On the other hand, when we commit to a certain activity, it's due to intrinsic motivation, some inner calling, and hence we persist and take all the steps to succeed. That almost always requires lots of self-discipline and an attitude of perseverance despite difficult situations.
Therefore it is not enough to have an interest in doing something; rather we need committed efforts along with determination and perseverance over a period of time. Then outcome of those efforts will surely be satisfying!
Interest can last for long term, but can very well be for short term; once we have tried our hand at doing something we wanted to do, we lose interest, and that activity stops. On the other hand, when we commit to a certain activity, it's due to intrinsic motivation, some inner calling, and hence we persist and take all the steps to succeed. That almost always requires lots of self-discipline and an attitude of perseverance despite difficult situations.
Therefore it is not enough to have an interest in doing something; rather we need committed efforts along with determination and perseverance over a period of time. Then outcome of those efforts will surely be satisfying!
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