Have you ever..

• Promised to deliver by a set date and later regretted it?
• Volunteered for a job you had no idea would take so long?
• Agreed to a deal that looked great but wasn't?
• Accepted an invitation you wish you hadn't?

Eventually, we all learn by experience a basic law of life:

 The Bible says, "It is a trap for a person to dedicate something rashly and only later to consider his vows." (Pr. 20:25)

There are three common commitment traps in business:

• The Money Trap: It's always easier to get into debt than out of debt! It's always easier to borrow than to pay it back.
• The Partnership Trap: It's always easier to get into a partnership than to get out of one! Falling in low is easy - the difficult part is staying in love.
• The Time Trap: It's always easier to fill your schedule than to fulfill it! You can get so many irons in the fire that you put out the fire! The person who burns the candle at both ends is not as bright as he things he is.

THE SOLUTION? Remember what the Bible says – don’t make rash vows. In other words…

• CHOOSE YOUR COMMITMENTS CAREFULLY!
• THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
• UNDER-PROMISE AND OVER-DELIVER

You’ll build a reputation as a person of your word – and that is worth its weight in gold in today’s business climate.