I took great pride in having friends and relationships since I was five years old. Over the past few years, I realized that all relationships are not worth cherishing. However, those that are worth it requires five major components for success: commitment, communication, compromise and consistency! The fifth task is specific to personal relationships...companionship. The Importance of Commitment It is up to you how you prioritize these tasks, but commitment is number in my experience. When commitment is prioritized by both parties, a vested interest, the relationships will survive basic human idiosyncrasies, little things that a person does that you do not like will irritate you, but it will not be a deciding factor to the longevity of your relationship. Your love and desire to be with that person in a personal relationship will survive their irritating or annoying behavior(s). Your business success will be stronger than these behaviors in your business relationship. The Impact o