Dedication ≠ Commitment

Quotes + Ideas + An Exercise for You

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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

- Steve Jobs

"Dedication is the spark, but commitment is the fuel that keeps you 

going"

- Unknown

“Commitment is the foundation of great accomplishments.”

- John C. Maxwell

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Dedication vs Commitment

Dedication often begins with a spark of motivation or a will to change. This could happen after someone goes to a party, gets sick or even looks in the mirror. This “dedication” usually tends to be quick and short-lived.

Commitment is staying dedicated.

Validation vs Success

Validation is something you receive from either your peers or someone else. It gives us a short-term boost and a false sense of success. It can sometimes even hurt us. Don’t let the validation cloud your judgment of success. People tend to let others’ validation change their end goal making them optimize for those little bits of success.

Real success results from sustained effort, and it does not happen overnight.

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Premortem Exercise

What is your worst-case scenario?

How can you prevent it?

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What is your best-case scenario for next summer?

How can you get there?

See you at the end of the month!

- Arnav