A Man’s Only As Good As His Word

My father taught me many lessons and the quote above is only one. The book, The Four Agreement, states “be impeccable with your word.” Basically the same thing ‘Pops” told me for years. “If you say your gonna do it, then do it.”

Last night I made a follow up call regarding some business I need completed stateside(I’m currently in the Philippines). When I found out the issue hadn’t been resolved until today, I was quite disappointed. Nearly two weeks ago I was told(given their word) the issue would be resolved that day. I follow up only to find out they didn’t do what they said.

My challenge and lesson is having the expectation that people will live according to the same principles I apply in my life.

Today, Thursday, June 13, 2019, I am grateful that:

I can realize others don’t do what I need them to, except when it happens to perfectly coincide with what need to do. When I lower my expectations of others, the possibility of me developing a resentment lessens.

My father instilled some values that have withstood the test of time. Opinions change, principles don’t. I think of him daily and today that’s one of the lessons I’m grateful he taught and I remembered.

During a cycle or season I’m learning when to sow and when to reap. Inactivity isn’t a bad thing but rather a means of timing and selection. Being idle is different from preparation. I’m learning the difference between being busy and being productive. A question posed by a dear friend over a decade ago Naomi asked, “Sounds like you’re busy, but are you productive?”

Be Impeccable With Your Word. Be Productive. Be Impactful!