The Messy Middle of Commitment
It’s officially the first week of summer break over here, which means the energy in our house is WILD and we are LOVING it!
The kids are excited, routines are a little out the window, everyone wants to see everyone, do everything, stay up late, and somehow also melt down before lunch 😅 But the cuddles at night are at an all-time high, slower mornings are back, and we are soaking up every second of it!
And in the middle of all of that… we are deep in book launch mode.
Press. Travel. Interviews. Last minute details. All while trying to soak up family nights, slower mornings, and the fact that our babies are finally home for the summer.
And honestly? Balancing all of it as a mom and a wife is hard sometimes.
Maybe you’re not launching a book right now, but I know so many of you are balancing your own version of this. A new job. A business. A dream. A project. A season of change. Trying to show up well at home while also showing up for something God placed on your heart.
And when one area feels fuller, it’s really easy to feel guilty that another one feels emptier.
One of the biggest things we talk about in The Courage to Commit is pruning. Learning to eliminate what doesn’t matter so you can fully commit to what does. We are still very much figuring that out in real time over here, especially in this final stretch before release day.
“Commitment was never meant to be a reward for certainty. It’s a way of moving through a world that will never offer us certainty.”
But I do know this:
Working toward something you believe in and seeing it through is one of the best things our kids can witness.
They may not fully understand what’s happening right now, but I hope they’re seeing commitment in action. I committed to them. I committed to our family. And I also want them to see me commit to growth, purpose, hard work, and following through on something that matters deeply to me.
And getting to do all of this with Andrew has genuinely been one of the most rewarding and challenging things we’ve ever done together. At times it’s felt like the longest best date ever… and at other times, marriage counseling with microphones on. 😂
But truly, we are so proud of this book and so excited for you all to finally read it!
If you haven’t pre-ordered yet, it genuinely helps us more than you know. Pre-orders play a huge role in supporting a book release, and we also wanted to make it feel really special for everyone who has supported us early.
Our pre-order family gets:
Early access content and chapters
An exclusive 12-part video series with stories and conversations that didn’t make the book
Access to our private Zoom calls (only two left!)
Our family values template that has helped guide so many decisions in this season
Because honestly… building something meaningful can feel lonely sometimes, and we really want you to feel part of this alongside us.
We’re also heading out on our 4-city book tour next week:
Nashville, NYC, Philly, and Chicago.
If you’re nearby, we would absolutely love to see you there.
If you’re in a season of balancing big goals, new projects, growing pains, shifting routines, or just trying to hold everything together right now, we hope this book reminds you that commitment does not require perfection. Sometimes it simply looks like continuing to show up. One more day. One more conversation. One more step forward.
We’re right there in it with you. And we’re cheering you on, too.
— Shawn Johnson and Andrew East
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