“The experts who managed the original Marshall Plan say Afghanistan needs a commitment of at least $5 to $10 billion over 5 to 10 years, coupled with occupation forces of 250,000 Allied soldiers to keep the peace throughout the country.” NeedsYearsCountryForcePlansCommitmentOriginalsSoldierBillionsExpertsOccupationAfghanistanMarshall Plan Author:Ted Rall
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiation - creation - there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans.” IdeasChancePlansCreationIgnoranceDrawsCommitmentCommittedInitiativeProvidenceBoldnessSplendidIncidentsInitiationUnforeseenMoment Of TruthInspirational CommitmentBoldness And CourageIneffectiveness Author:Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
“Concerning all acts of initiative there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too.” IdeasMomentsMovingPlansIgnoranceCommitmentOneselfCommittedCommitInitiativeProvidenceBoldnessSplendidIncidentsUnforeseenMoment Of TruthInspirational CommitmentBoldness And CourageIneffectivenessBold Moves Author:Steven Pressfield
“In all aspects of life... we define our reality in terms of metaphors and then proceed to act on the basis of the metaphors. We draw inferences, set goals, make commitments, and execute plans, all on the basis of how we in part structure our experience, consciously and unconsciously, by means of metaphor.” MeanRealityGoalTermPlansDrawsCommitmentAspectBasesStructureMetaphorSetting GoalsAspects Of LifeInference Author:George Lakoff
“From a place of stillness, openness, forgiveness and acceptance you can renew your commitment to any eating plan you like.” PlansAcceptanceEatingCommitmentOpennessStillness Author:Martha Beck
“For Paul 'righteousness' and 'justice' are the same word, as they were in Hebrew. Paul clearly believes that helping the poor is a central and ongoing part of Christian commitment, precisely because in Jesus Christ God has unveiled and launched his plan for the rescue, redemption and renewal of the whole creation. Justification and justice go very closely together.” BelieveWholeHelpingChristianTogetherJesusChristJusticePoorPlansCreationCommitmentJesus ChristRedemptionRighteousnessRescueJustificationRenewalOngoingHebrew Author:N. T. Wright
“We have a commitment to serve our Lord. We have an assurance that the cause is just and worthy. But, above all, we have a knowledge that God lives and is in His Heavens and that His Son Jesus Christ has laid out a plan for us which will bring us and our loved ones eternal life if we are faithful. That life will be a busy, purposeful life with accomplishments and joys and development.” IfsJoyJesusHeavenCausesChristLordPlansSonDevelopmentEternalCommitmentJesus ChristBusyWorthyFaithfulAccomplishmentLoved OnesAssuranceOur LordEternal LifeGod LifePurposeful Life Author:Spencer W. Kimball
“The only kind of work which permits an able woman to realize her abilities fully, to achieve identity in society in a life plan that can encompass marriage and motherhood, is the kind that was forbidden by the feminine mystique, the lifelong commitment to an art or science, to politics or profession. If divorce has increased by one thousand percent, don't blame the women's movement. Blame the obsolete sex roles on which our marriages were based.” IfsKindArtAbleSexRealizingAbilityRolesPlansAchieveMovementIdentityThousandPercentCommitmentBlameDivorceMotherhoodProfessionFemininePermitForbiddenLifelongObsoleteMystiqueFeminine Mystique Author:Betty Friedan
“My hope is that Barack Obama will make a serious long term commitment to bringing many more women, minorities and young people into leadership positions within the Democratic Party. That's the way to plan for the future. The US faces some incredibly rough challenging times ahead.” PeopleWayLongFacesYoungTermChallengesPartyPlansPositionSeriousCommitmentDemocraticBarackLong TermMinoritiesRoughDemocratic PartyChallenging Times Author:Rob Kall
“By the time I stepped down as Xerox's CEO in 2009 - and as chairman in January 2010 - Xerox had become the vibrant, profitable and revitalized company that it still is today. What made the difference was a strong turnaround plan, dedicated people and a firm commitment from company leaders.” PeopleMadeStillsTodayStrongDifferencesCompanyLeaderPlansCommitmentFirmDedicatedCeoProfitableChairmanJanuaryTurnaroundXerox Author:Anne M. Mulcahy
“You've got to eat while you dream. You've got to deliver on short-range commitments, while you develop a long-range strategy and vision and implement it. The success of doing both. Walking and chewing gum if you will. Getting it done in the short-range, and delivering a long-range plan, and executing on that.” IfsLongDoneDreamVisionPlansWalkingCommitmentStrategyRangeDeliveringGumChewingExecutingChewing Gum Author:Jack Welch
“Seven Steps to Success 1) Make a commitment to grow daily. 2) Value the process more than events. 3) Don't wait for inspiration. 4) Be willing to sacrifice pleasure for opportunity. 5) Dream big. 6) Plan your priorities. 7) Give up to go up.” InspirationalGivingDreamBigsInspirationValuesOpportunityGrowsWaitingProcessPleasureStepsPlansSacrificeEventsWillingGiving UpCommitmentSevenPrioritiesSteps To Success Author:John C. Maxwell
“Marriage orients men and women toward the future, asking them not just to commit to each other but to plan, to earn, to save, and to devote themselves to advancing their children's prospects.” MenChildrenFamilyMarriagePlansPoliticianFutureMen And WomenCommitmentAskingPlanningDevotionCommitParenthoodRaising ChildrenSaving MoneyAdvancingProspectsLasting Marriage Author:Daniel Patrick Moynihan
“Satan had two conditions [to his plan]: the first was the denial of agency, and the second, that he would have the honor. In other words, something had to be in it for him. And thus he became the father of lies and selfishness. Taking up one's cross and following the Savior means overcoming selfishness; it is a commitment to serve others. Selfishness is one of the baser human traits, which must be subdued and overcome. We torture our souls when we focus on getting rather than giving.” GivingFirstsHumansMeanTwoSoulLyingFatherFocusPlansConditionsHonorCommitmentCrossesOvercomingFollowingSelfishDenialSelfishnessSatanTortureAgencySaviorTraits Author:James E. Faust
“Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative and creation, there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in ones favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.” MenWayInspirationalIdeasWholeMomentsHelpingMovingChanceDecisionIssuesPlansEventsCreationIgnoranceMaterialsDrawsCommitmentMeetingsOneselfCommittedFavorsCommitStreamsInitiativeProvidenceAssistanceBoldnessSplendidIncidentsUnforeseenMoment Of TruthInspirational CommitmentNo CommitmentBoldness And CourageIneffectivenessBold Moves Author:W. H. Murray
“Always have a plan and believe in it. I tell my coaches not to compromise. Nothing good happens by accident.” BelieveHappensSportsPsychologyPlansTrainingCommitmentAccidentsCoachesCompromisePreparationAmerican FootballSports Psychology Author:Chuck Knox
“I like villains because there's something so attractive about a committed person - they have a plan, an ideology, no matter how twisted. They're motivated.” PersonsMatterPlansCommitmentCommittedIdeologyAttractiveMotivatedVillainTwistedAttractivenessNo Commitment Author:Russell Crowe
“Set realistic goals short and long term. 2. Plan an orderly and thorough routine to train the entire body. 3. Make a commitment to stick to your routine for four to six weeks to realize the changes and benefits, develop perseverance and create a habit. 4. Establish enthusiasm for your training, the driving force to perform successfully. 5. Ease into an appropriate training program with a wholesome, thoughtful nutritional plan: proper foods, amounts and order of consumption. 6. Be confident from the beginning that the application of these sound principles will produce the desired results.” LongBodyOrderForceSoundGoalTermRealizingResultsPrinciplesFourPlansWeekProduceAmountHabitSixBenefitsTrainingCommitmentProgramTrainSticksPerseveranceDrivingEnthusiasmEaseLong TermThoughtfulAppropriateRoutineRealisticApplicationConsumptionThoroughOrderlyBe ConfidentDriving ForceRealistic GoalsTraining Programs Author:Dave Draper
“Where there is life, there is hope. Where there are hopes, there are dreams. Where there are vivid dreams repeated, they become goals. Goals become the action plans and game plans that winners dwell on in intricate detail, knowing that achievement is almost automatic when the goal becomes an inner commitment. The response to the challenges of life - purpose - is the healing balm that enables each of us to face up to adversity and strife.” LifeDreamMotivationalActionFacesPurposeGamesGoalChallengesHealingKnowingPlansAchievementCommitmentAdversityResponseDetailsWinnerPurpose Of LifeStrifeVividIntricateThere Is HopeGame PlanVivid Dreams Author:Denis Waitley
“You don't need a new plan for next year. You need a commitment.” NeedsYearsNextPlansCommitmentProductivityNext YearKick Ass Author:Seth Godin