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ECP116 How much commitment do you actually need?
9 minutes Posted Sep 9, 2026 at 6:15 am.
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How much commitment do you actually need?

In this episode I share something a coachee asked me this week and a rule I've drawn on for years to answer it: your commitment needs to be 1% greater than your excuses.

I unpack why 'enough commitment' isn't fixed but dynamic, why a setback is data rather than a verdict, and the crucial difference between an excuse and a reason; one that, get it wrong, tips you straight into toxic positivity and burnout. I close with a simple experiment you can run this week, including the £1m test, to sharpen your own commitment when it matters most.