Joy Wasted with KB Dickey

You ever notice how easy it is to keep promises to everybody else, but when it comes to yourself, you let things slide? You tell yourself, “I’m gonna wake up early and work out.” But then the alarm goes off, and suddenly, you’re negotiating like a lawyer in court—“Well, if I sleep in today, I can always work out tomorrow…” And just like that, you’ve left the back door wide open for excuses to sneak in and wipe out your progress.

It’s time to close the back door.

Make the Decision—For Real

The key to actually getting things done is making a real decision—not a half-hearted, “I’ll try” statement. Trying is not a strategy. Trying is what we say when we want to leave room for an escape route. It’s like saying, “I might do it… unless it gets hard, inconvenient, or uncomfortable.”

Let me keep it real with you: “trying” means you’re already planning to quit.

Decisions, on the other hand, are powerful. When you decide to do something, that’s it. No plan B. No exit strategy. No back door.

Vague Decisions = Vague Results

Ever wonder why some people seem to always win, and others stay stuck? It comes down to clarity. If your decisions are vague, your results will be vague—or worse, nonexistent.

Saying, “I want to eat healthier” is too broad. What does that mean? Does it mean eating one salad a week while still crushing fast food every night? A real decision would be: “I will meal prep every Sunday and eliminate fast food for the next 30 days.” Now that’s clear.

The more specific your commitment, the stronger it is.

Your Word to Yourself Matters

Think about how much you value your word to others. If you tell a friend you’ll be there at 6:00 PM, you’ll show up. So why do we break promises to ourselves so easily? Why do we treat ourselves like we don’t matter?

When you don’t keep your word to yourself, it chips away at your confidence. Whether you realize it or not, you start to believe that you’re not reliable, that your goals don’t really matter, and that quitting is acceptable.

But when you do keep your word? Everything changes. You build trust with yourself. You become unstoppable.

Close the Back Door—For Good

So, how do you make sure you don’t back out on yourself?

1. Decide. No more “trying”—just a firm “I will.”
2. Eliminate escape routes. Don’t give yourself easy excuses.
3. Make it specific. Clarity kills hesitation.
4. Honor your commitment. Treat it like a promise to someone you deeply respect.

When you commit to something, lock in and follow through. No hesitation. No loopholes. No excuses.

Close the back door. And watch how your life changes. 🚪💥