In game theory, commitment devices are strategic constraints that limit future options to make present intentions more credible. They shape behavior, signal seriousness, and shift how others respond. In this episode, we explore how commitment works in business contexts: when to cut off fallback plans, how to align teams around a path forward, and why a declared strategy only works when it’s enforced.

Amtech CEO Jay Patel shares how this concept can influence decisions across systems, processes, and leadership. We talk about how to reduce drift, how aspirational vision must connect to operational focus, and why visible commitment attracts the right customers, suppliers, investors, and employees.

If you’re trying to focus your strategy, eliminate friction, or stop backsliding on your goals, this episode offers a clearer way to move forward...with no way back.