Be the person that considers keeping their word a sacred oath; a precious gem. You must make your word your bond and show those in your life that you are a man or woman of high character and principles. – Daniel Ray, Is Your Word Your Bond: How Keeping Your Promises Impacts Your Life
Totally agree. A person’s word is truly their bond and when it is rendered valueless, so many other things go away along with it.
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You are 100% correct. I have not offered recommendations for friends in the past because of simple ways in which they break their word. I will not have someone else’s actions tarnish my reputation.
Danny
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Good thought. I don’t say yes to things I don’t know if I can follow through with a good result.
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That is a great policy!
Danny
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I love that. I really enjoy reading your thoughts on character. I wish your blog was in my life a few years ago!
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Me too!! lol But I’m here now which is good too!
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I enjoyed the article and will admit this is my biggest frustration. I am known to be late, but I arrive. I meet all other deadlines I commit to and am finding that I am one of only a few. Learning to break ties with those who take their word so lightly and not internalize why it is so easy for them to dismiss these commitments is painful but necessary. Thank you for voicing for me out loud! 🙂
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Do you find that being late is a sign of a deeper problem? Maybe disorganization?
Danny
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My thoughts on a whole are disorganized. I am a to the minute type of detailer’ and must take my days one at a time. But if I commit, I give you my word, I am in 100% crushing deadlines over and above.
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That is good to hear. I find that most people I know that are habitually late are disorganized.
Danny
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Very wise words, my friend.
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Thank you! I appreciate you stopping by!
Danny
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Good to confer again with you, Danny.
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🙂
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I hate someone telling you they’ll do something or be somewhere then they feck off and forget all about you and wonder why you’re pissed off the next time you see them 😦
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That shows me their general disregard for others. It is a selfish act committed by self-focused people.
Danny
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Especially to children.
Susie
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Yeah, I’m not a fan of people that lie and break promises to kids. Breaks their trust.
Danny
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Thank you for the link!
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Great article!
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I am glad you enjoyed the quote!
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