Stephen Robbins here.

Welcome to the Get It Done guys quick and dirty tips to work less and do more.

Getting Things Done by David Allen is probably the best book in the world about how to organize your entire life.

When I use the system, life is wonderful.

Of course, it does no good to be organized unless you're organized around the right things, and those things are your commitments. The quick and

dirty tip is to monitor your actions to uncover your real commitments. Then make changes as

necessary. My family has always believed in following

through on our promises. It was all about integrity. Commitment was our highest

accomplishment. In fact, my parents used to provide encouragement. They would say,

Steaver, we think you should be committed. I was so proud.

A commitment is something you're dedicated to.

It's a pledge.

You make it a priority.

My friend John, not his real name,

was talking before he got married.

This whole marriage thing is pretty exciting.

We're making a commitment to be together for life.

And if it turns out we're not compatible, we can always get a divorce.

That's my kind of commitment.

All the intensity of commitment combined with the flexibility of convenience.

Commitment matters.

Your commitments are where you put your energy and creativity.

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