A better question is: what sort of person do you want to be?
We all have a self image. We see ourselves as a certain sort of person. Usually, we are the heros of any story or conflict. We are doing good, or what we think is good. Most of us value compassion, honesty and ethical behavior.
But how many of us really live up to our values in the day to day struggle of living? Do you cut corners? Are you compassionate with the people in front of you at the supermarket? Do you cheat on your taxes? How about telling little white lies to get a discount somewhere?
We all take short cuts in our daily lives. What I want you to consider is why? And whether you should continue.
Who do you want to be? Really. What is it you value? Then I want you to ask yourself when confronted with ethical dilemmas, what would the ideal you do in this situation? Once you know the answer to that question, you know what you should do.
There is nothing stopping you from being a better you except you. So don’t take short cuts. Chose to do the right thing.
We all have a self image. We see ourselves as a certain sort of person. Usually, we are the heros of any story or conflict. We are doing good, or what we think is good. Most of us value compassion, honesty and ethical behavior.
But how many of us really live up to our values in the day to day struggle of living? Do you cut corners? Are you compassionate with the people in front of you at the supermarket? Do you cheat on your taxes? How about telling little white lies to get a discount somewhere?
We all take short cuts in our daily lives. What I want you to consider is why? And whether you should continue.
Who do you want to be? Really. What is it you value? Then I want you to ask yourself when confronted with ethical dilemmas, what would the ideal you do in this situation? Once you know the answer to that question, you know what you should do.
There is nothing stopping you from being a better you except you. So don’t take short cuts. Chose to do the right thing.
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