When you are interested, you do what’s convenient… but commitment? That’s a whole different game. It’s the difference between dabbling and truly deciding, and understanding this is a total game-changer for your goals.
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Meaning
This quote draws a hard line between two mental states: casual interest and unwavering commitment. It’s about the fundamental shift in action that happens when you cross that line.
Explanation
Let me break this down for you. I’ve seen this play out so many times with clients and in my own work. Interest is passive. It’s when you’ll work on your side project… if you have some free time after Netflix. It’s when you’ll go to the gym… if it’s not raining. You see? You’re waiting for the conditions to be perfect. It’s low-energy. But commitment? Man, commitment is active. It’s a force. When you’re committed, you’re not looking for the easy path. You’re creating the path. The alarm goes off at 5 AM and you get up, even when it’s hard. You make the sales call you’re scared to make. You re-write the proposal for the tenth time. You do the things that are not convenient because the goal is non-negotiable. That’s the real power move.
Quote Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Category | Career (192) |
| Topics | commitment (33), discipline (252), effort (77) |
| Literary Style | memorable (234), motivational (245) |
| Emotion / Mood | challenging (24), motivating (311) |
| Overall Quote Score | 86 (262) |
Origin & Factcheck
This one comes straight from the powerhouse Tony Robbins, from his 1994 book Giant Steps: Small Changes to Make a Big Difference. You’ll sometimes see it misattributed to other motivational figures or even to John F. Maxwell, but the source is definitively Robbins.
Attribution Summary
| Context | Attributes |
|---|---|
| Author | Tony Robbins (102) |
| Source Type | Book (4032) |
| Source/Book Name | Giant Steps: Small Changes to Make a Big Difference (26) |
| Origin Timeperiod | Contemporary (1615) |
| Original Language | English (3668) |
| Authenticity | Verified (4032) |
Author Bio
Born Anthony J. Mahavoric in 1960, Tony Robbins rose from a challenging childhood to become a leading voice in personal development. He started as Jim Rohn’s assistant, then built Robbins Research International and created globally attended seminars such as Unleash the Power Within and Date With Destiny. The Tony Robbins book list spans self-help, business, finance, and health, with several No. 1 bestsellers. He co-authored finance works with Peter Mallouk and a longevity guide with Peter H. Diamandis and Robert Hariri. Robbins’ foundation supports youth, prison, and hunger-relief programs.
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Where is this quotation located?
| Quotation | When you are interested, you do what’s convenient. When you’re committed, you do whatever it takes |
| Book Details | Publication Year/Date: 1994; ISBN/Unique Identifier: 978-0-7432-2787-8; Last edition: Simon & Schuster, 2001; Number of pages: 416 |
| Where is it? | Day 46 Reflection: The Edge of Commitment, Approximate page from 2001 edition |