Sharing the below because I think everyone in this group can relate on a level: “I’m trying” is just another way of saying, “I want you to think I’m putting in the effort, but I’m not really.” It’s a convenient line we use to justify why things didn’t go to plan. • I tried, but I didn’t have time. • I tried, but work got in the way. • I tried, but the kids kept me busy. Deep down, we all know what true commitment looks like. Are you as committed as Steve Jobs was to Apple? As Michael Jordan was to basketball? As Nedd Brockmann was when he ran from Cottesloe to Bondi? Real commitment is all in. Being all in is being obsessed with the goal, so consumed by it that quitting isn’t even an option. When you’re truly committed, you hold yourself to a higher standard. You don’t just brush off unfinished work, you feel it. There’s a sense of accountability that drives you to do better. On the flip side, it’s easy to fall into the trap of justifying why things didn’t happen. Sometimes, those justifications are for yourself: • I was too busy. • I’ll get to it tomorrow. Other times, they’re for others: • I really did try, but it just didn’t work out. • I wanted to do it, but things got in the way. Excuses aren’t necessarily bad—they’re just a sign of where your commitment level is at. When you’re all in, excuses don’t hold weight because you’re too focused on finding solutions. True commitment means: • Finding the time, no matter how busy life gets. • Doing the work even when it’s inconvenient. • Staying consistent, even when challenges come up. The results we get in life aren’t random, they reflect how committed we are to making them happen. If you’re all in, you’ll keep pushing forward, learning from setbacks, and trying again and again until you succeed. But if the commitment isn’t there, it’s easy to stop at “I tried” and convince yourself that was enough.