Feras Alhlou argues that keeping your options open is a trap. Commitment to marriage, fatherhood, and work actually leads to long-term success, not the endless flexibility our culture promises.
While my classmates were figuring out their summer plans, I was trying to figure out how I pay bills and how to build a future. I got married, and then we decided to start a family right away. I went from clowning to being a father very quickly. Honestly, that was the best thing I ever did. Commitment gave me focus. I was still washing dishes on the side, but it meant something completely different because it wasn't about me anymore. You can make a big commitment to your parents, your siblings, your Employee commitment. Unfortunately, today's society and social media, we hear these messages about keeping options open, how commitment is often seen as risky or limiting. But I say, don't be afraid of making commitments. Long-term success often requires it.
