Bacon and Eggs

In life, commitment is a word often used but rarely fully understood. It's easy to say you're committed to a cause or goal, but what does it truly mean to have "skin in the game"? During a recent wedding, the groom’s mother shared an analogy that perfectly illustrates the essence of commitment - the story of bacon and eggs.

Imagine you're sitting down to a classic breakfast of bacon and eggs. If you aren’t vegan or veggo you might call this a simple, delicious meal. But within this breakfast lies a profound lesson about commitment. In this duo, the chicken and the pig have vastly different levels of involvement. The chicken is merely involved, while the pig, is fully committed.
The chicken's involvement is relatively easy. It contributes eggs to the meal but remains largely unchanged. It can continue laying eggs without significant sacrifice. Its contribution is a part of its routine, and it can sustain this level of involvement without much impact on its life.
The pig, on the other hand, provides the bacon, and to do so, you might say it must undergo a profound transformation. It must give up its life to become an integral part of the meal.

When we commit to something, we're putting our skin in the game. It means going all in, making significant sacrifices, and fully embracing the challenges that come with our commitment. It's not merely contributing; it's giving your all, no matter the cost. Ask yourself whether you're just laying eggs or if you're willing to become the bacon. Are you ready to go all in?

In life, sometimes you're the chicken, and other times you're the pig. It's essential to recognize when each role is required and to understand the level of commitment needed for your goals, relationships, and endeavors. Because true commitment means having "skin in the game."