How far would you go to win acceptance? Would you lower your standards, mimic inappropriate behavior, or compromise your values to please others? Or are you unwilling to sacrifice your principles for any price? It’s easy to say that you’ll lower your standards, one time, to gain acceptance from the in-crowd, but what do you… [Read More]
Are You Trying Too Hard to Look Good?
Everyone wants to win the praise and admiration of others. It’s only natural. That includes securing a solid reputation, being singled out for a job promotion, or earning the respect of folks “who matter.” But some people go to such great lengths to look good that they don’t realize what they’re compromising in the process…. [Read More]
What Defines You as a Person?
If You Can’t Be Yourself Around Others, Who Are You?
We all play pretend when we’re young. The problem is, when some folks get older, they continue to play pretend. They pretend to be confident when they’re insecure; they pretend to have opinions when they’re members of groupthink; and they pretend to be successful when they’re barely making ends meet. Did you ever ask yourself… [Read More]
The Only Thing Worse Than Lying to Others Is Lying to Yourself
There will be times when your principles are tested. The question is, how will you respond? Will you give in to temptation and compromise your standards or will you stand tall and remain true to your values? It’s easy to say what you’ll do in theory, but your actions count most when the rubber meets… [Read More]