Discipline to Succeed

A chicken and a pig were walking down the road together when they came across a sign for a local charity breakfast that was raising money for a good cause. The sign read, “Ham and Eggs Breakfast: Help Us Raise Money!”

The chicken turned to the pig and said, “Hey, we should contribute to this breakfast!”

The pig thought for a moment and replied, “That's easy for you to say. For you, it's a contribution. For me, it's a total commitment!”

The humor in this story highlights the difference between being involved and being truly committed. While the chicken can simply lay an egg and move on, the pig must give everything for the breakfast. It serves as a reminder that true commitment often requires going beyond the surface level and fully dedicating oneself to the cause at hand.

A legendary evening newsman, said, “I can’t imagine a person becoming a success who doesn’t give this game of life everything he’s got. 

In the pursuit of success, be the pig, not the chicken. Total commitment is where the real impact lies.

Fortunately for us humans, we don’t need to make the same commitment as the pig to be successful. But if a project or a goal or a promise is worth achieving, true commitment will likely require some tough decisions and sacrifices. If something is worth doing, resolve to do it well.

Commitment is a prerequisite to success. Commitment is the state of being bound – emotionally, intellectually or both – to a course of action. Commitment starts with a choice and is sustained by dedication and perseverance. Actions speak louder than words. 

Take care!

Prof. Carl Boniface