Why Commitment is critical in decision making

This is the step that is most likely to be omitted from any form of decision making. Why? We generally have a hard time confronting the simple word and the act of "commitment."

Why is the marriage proposal so hard for many people? Maybe it is not the prospect of rejection that looms so large, but rather the enduring lifetime commitment that is attached to the wedding vows…which will come before “I now pronounce you…”(As the word "commitment" is vital in marriage, it is also vital in the military, team sports, skydiving, first responders, emergency workers and many other similar endeavors).

That said, in most any decision making process, the critical step of commitment is avoided for the same reasons. Many times the word commitment invokes feelings relating to sensitive subjects such as sacrifice, pledge, bond, vow, individual character, endurance, performance, and on and on. In other words, this step should have a do or die attitude or attachment to it. In fact, the dictionary meaning is: "an obligation to fulfill...a promise to act upon...a duty to achieve...a responsibility...a guarantee...a trusted action...a steadfast purpose."

Sounds serious, doesn't it? If not, it should. The major point here is unless you can get committed to your decision; there is really no need to go any further. The best way to demonstrate a commitment is to establish it in writing. That may sound radical, but it is just one additional step to help remind you and/or others (in a weak moment) that you are determined to see your decision through no matter what it is or what it takes.

Commitment is critical in decision making.