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Above All – Integrity
Written by: Ross ArntsonArticle Overview: Integrity seems to be a diminishing attribute these days. The concept of Karma comes into play in one's ability to continue on a even keal. What are the general principles of success that are based on the concept of integrity.
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Above All – Integrity
I am often asked what my 10 top rules of success are. While my answer
sometimes seems vague, to this day it still remains the same. My first rule is
"flawless integrity" and while you wrap your brain around that, you
can throw away rules 2 through 10. Without integrity to stand as the resolute
foundation of who you are and what you do, all the things you do and say in
reference to the remaining 9 rules will collapse under an integrity deficient
foundation.
Integrity is so often weakened on many levels, from the little white lie of
the promise of a phone call never to be returned to the withholding of
information and the last devious lie. Yes, these are considered minor
infractions in most people's opinion, yet they can be compared to the small
trickle of water that slowly erodes the foundation of your home. Drop by drop,
lie by little lie, the erosion continues until you are forced to repair, tear
out and rebuild or move away.
But where does this dangerous trickle lead to? Generally, it takes us in the
direction of deceit and despair for many, all in the name of business. We are
reminded everyday on gangster movies when the line "Nothing personal
Vinnie, it's just business." is used. This hypocrisy reigns supreme in the
world of business and in my opinion, is one of the primary causes for the state
of the world.
We walk a line of duplicity in business that needs to be monitored daily and
in some cases hourly. We loose touch with our values and mistake deception for
shrewdness, all the while patting ourselves on the back for a job well done. I
see people justify their actions to ease their own conscious, many times to the
point that they believe the fabrication themselves.
So you will come across this question on a daily basis, "Do I maintain
my integrity in this matter or sacrifice my standards for this particular outcome?"
While I believe there is just one answer, you may be surprised at the
conversation you have with yourself while trying to answer the question. Then,
the conversation that follows will most likely be that of justifying the first
answer. To this I will say, if you find yourself justifying anything, your
answer to the first question probably needs to be re-evaluated.
More than likely you will start noticing this duplicity in your colleagues
and associates as well. This will cause a slight sting as you may need to
decide how your relationship with them will progress from here. In most cases
slight adjustments can be made that puts them or you in a different position to
better effect the situation. Better yet, you can use your influence and begin a
change in those around you. Small suggestions of what and how something should
be said or done can be made without sacrificing your position.
This is a steady path that will lead you to a larger life than you can
possibly imagine. It leads to long term steady relationships, both at work and
at home. The first step, no matter how small is always the biggest.
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About the Author: Ross Arntson RSS for Ross's articles - Visit Ross's website With a dream to share himself fully with the world, Ross is considered the Inner Architect of people�s lives. Positively influencing those around him, he guides the personal and business development of his clients with ease and caring to insure they are set on the true path they desire. Ross� teachings are proven and profound with a personal touch that surpasses most people�s expectations. Click here to visit Ross's website The Incredible Power of Your Vision Above All Integrity Go All the Way and More Sales Will Solve Many of Todays Problems |
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