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Step 1
Before making a promise, be sure that you can back it up. If you tell a child that you'll go to Six Flags next Saturday, then you'd better make it happen. Short of an emergency, there is no excuse to break your promise.
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Step 2
When a commitment is made that involves a chunk of change, you'd better have the money or have the ability to obtain it by your self-imposed deadline. If you make a promise to someone before considering what is involved, it is more likely that you'll end up breaking that promise...and their faith in you.
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Step 3
When you can be counted on to always deliver, and mean what you say, the faith that others have in you grows. When your word is enough to convince others that your promise is good, you have established yourself as trustworthy. Mean what you say, and deliver on your promises to both young and old. By doing this consistently, you will gain true respect and trust from others.
Comments
ala003 said
on 2/16/2009 Its tough but really worth it!! It builds your credibility and character
eyeopening said
on 2/2/2009 This is so true. Beautifully done. :-)
sixstring2slim said
on 2/1/2009 HI Bobbi... Step# "Mean what you say, and deliver on your promises to both young and old." really wise words! Count me in 5*stars ~ Carson.. pleasure meeting you!
ljstraight said
on 11/12/2008 Thumbs up! A must read article. 5 stars
HardworkinJudy said
on 10/22/2008 I absolutely agree with you. I do not think promises should be taken lightly.