I was reading BusinessWeek last saturday and this phrase caught my attention: "Say what you mean and do what you say." Unfortunately, not many people live by this creed. That article points out two types of trust-killers. First, there are those who aren't candid with one another. These people often use baloney to sugar coat their talk while making things look more obscure and themselves less accountable. Second, there are the people more often than not say one thing and do another (or worse the opposite).

I recently encountered both types of people. I hate to dwell on negativity on this blog; but my recent experience with these people have less than desirable. First, I have still yet to receive the money (quite substantial may I add) that I lent to an individual despite all the empty promises that he had made. Then, there are those who say that they will make it to events that require their presence; but ended up as no-shows when the day came. If one can't make it to an event, just indicate no or maybe (I always treat maybe as not a yes, so I'll understand if you say maybe). Even if you don't plan on showing up at the event, just send me an email telling me that you can't make it. When I say something, I will almost always back it up with action. That's why I don't like to commit to something unless I know I can do it. So it really breaks my heart to see this happening.

8/7/2006 11:29:38 PM (Eastern Daylight Time, UTC-04:00)

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