When someone says “yes” to, and commits to you, or your endeavor, they’ve probably said “no” to someone or something else that may have been more secure, important, pleasurable, lucrative or beneficial. They’ve trusted you, and based on your word, promised their time, effort, or services. Some things, however, require much more than trust, handshakes, or verbal agreements.
You can’t be surprised or offended when the hardship, delay, or disappointment created by your failure to follow through, fosters apprehension, erodes trust, and diminishes confidence in your word, ability, skills, integrity, connections, business practices—or future endeavors.
Stuff happens, but sometimes, you only have, or are given one opportunity to prove yourself capable, responsible, and trustworthy enough to lead, handle, organize, manage, or complete a task.
Who’s counting on you to show up or follow through?
The execution of the principal thing requires focus, not fluff. Sometimes attention is paid, and resources are dedicated to things that have no bearing on what’s important. No one needs help to fail, lose money, or miss opportunities. Focus on what matters.
Be careful in whose hands you place yourself, your resources, gifts, or talents. There are times when the integrity and dependability of others is such a relief—and greatly appreciated. It should be the rule, not the exception, when transactions are smooth.
Cover yourself, so that if things go left, for any reason—accidental, unforeseen, malicious, or deliberate—you’re not suffering a loss.
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