Commitment is hard, harangued by the twin devils of temptation and convenience, hamstrung by lack of preparation, blown back by our general aversion to difficult work.
Undoubtedly, you’ve decided to change something today. You’ve decided to accomplish something. Regardless of its nature, you would do well to commit with more than mind; you’ll need to change your environs and alter patterns, you’ll need to create a world conducive to success.
No one quits drinking in a bar, and there is no dieting in the candy shop. Work is not done via wishes, nor through avoidance. You cannot get new friends by spending time with your old ones, and when seeking an apple a day, you best not plant pine trees.
Take a look around you. Are you surrounded by the things and people you need to accomplish your goal? If so, stop reading and get to work. If not, it’s time to get tactical, to make some hard choices...