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Are You the Chicken Or the Pig?

Today’s post, ‘Are You the Chicken Or the Pig?’ is based on the fable The Chicken and the Pig.  This is a classic story about commitment.  I’m sure everyone would have read this at some time, but how many of us see ourselves in the story?

The Chicken and the Pig

There are quite a few versions of the story but the meaning never changes.  Essentially, the chicken and the pig meet.

The chicken says to the pig; “Let’s open a restaurant together”.  The pig says, “Sure.  What do you want to call it?”.  The chicken says, “How about ‘Ham and Eggs’?”  The pig says, “No way.  I’d be committed but you’d only ever be involved.”

So, are you the chicken or the pig?  Are you totally committed or just involved?  Is there something in your life you want to achieve but haven’t quite yet made it a priority?

Are you getting some results but not the ones you want?  Maybe, it’s just a question of commitment.

So, Are You the Chicken Or the Pig?

We all want to be the pig, right?  Being the pig implies absolute commitment.  Absolute commitment to making our goals a priority in our life.  Absolute commitment to doing everything necessary to achieve the success we want.

How can we be completely committed?

• Write down exactly what you want
• Write down exactly what you need to do in order to get what you want
• Do everything on your list

Being a Pig Sounds Easy

Absolute commitment is never easy but if we really want to achieve our goals we have to give it everything we’ve got.  We can’t allow ourselves to make excuses for why we’re not getting the results we want.

I’m sure lots of us have perfectly valid reasons for why we’re not quite getting the results we want.  Things like, I’m working long hours; my kids have the flu; the Winter Olympics is on TV.  Whatever your reason is.

But, this is the chicken talking.   We’re involved, because we’re doing some of the things we need to do to be successful.  But, unless we get focused, be determined, remove all excuses and go after what we want, relentlessly; we will never be the pig.

Are You the Chicken Or the Pig?

So, which one are you?  If you’re like me, you’re a chicken trying to be a pig.  The excuses above are all mine.  I’ve just changed some of the details to protect the identities of the family members involved.

I’m determined to become a pig and have the success that I want.  If you’re in the same boat (chicken coop) as me; leave me a comment and let me know what you’re struggling with.  Maybe we can motivate each other to do more.

I hope you’ve enjoyed today’s post on, ‘Are You the Chicken Or the Pig?’.