“In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock .”
~ Thomas Jefferson~
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Motivation Monday - Richard's Insight
Principles, values & character are our moral and ethical compass that guide our attitude and behaviour. As we mature, we develop these principles and once set, they should remain with us for a very long time, if not forever. They should not change unless there is an extremely good reason to re-evaluate and re-assess them, for example, if we were mistaken in some way to hold such a belief.
The good news is that they then underpin all of our decisions in business, relationships and indeed life.
For example, my personal values are integrity, respect, shared knowledge and sustainable giving. Our corporate values, within RWPT, are practical, ethical and sustainable (education and projects).
That's it, I stand behind these values and they help to govern how I act both personally and professionally.
As to what I get involved in, well that could be various property strategies and business interests (the 'currents'), which will change over time potentially.
The principles, values and character (the 'rock') will rarely if ever change, however.
How about you...what principles do you operate to, what rock-like beacons guide your path through life?
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