Black Quote by Gary Ryan
“Commitments present themselves in delineations of black and white. You either honor your commitments or you don't. Success is the result of making and keeping commitments to your self and others, while all failed or unfinished goals, projects and relationships are the direct result of broken commitments. It's that simple, that profound, and that important.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Commitment, Gary Ryan, 2019
Commitments are binary: either kept or broken, and they determine success or failure in personal and professional life.
In simple terms: Keeping promises leads to success; breaking them leads to failure.
Key Takeaway
Honor your promises to succeed.
Themes
commitment
responsibility
success
failure
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- project management
- relationship building
- personal development
- team leadership
Key Concepts
binary decision
personal accountability
goal achievement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you evaluate when a commitment is no longer viable?
- What systems help you keep promises?
A Different Perspective
Commitments are rarely purely black and white; circumstances can affect ability to fulfill them.
