September 14th, 2014
To have loyal friends, you must be a loyal friend. To be trusted, you must be trustworthy. In life, every person has two paths to choose from: loyalty or disloyalty, honesty or dishonesty.
The shortsighted embark on the disloyal, dishonest path, and in doing so, they burn the bridges of trust and support behind them. The wise travel along the loyal and honest path, for they know loyalty builds bridges that often brings life-long devotion, love and support. Character and trust will always rise above money and fame. You must learn to honor your commitments. Whether you do or don’t will ultimately result in your success or failure in life.
In the Martial Arts, loyalty is a tremendous advantage that can accelerate your success and achievement. Because it combines your strengths with a powerful team of resources. Nothing attracts loyalty greater than a history of honoring your commitments. By the same token, broken promises lead to distrust and failed relationships. Your word is your reputation. When you say one thing and do another, you sabotage your reputation.
Integrity Pledge:
- If you make a commitment…honor it.
- If you make a promise…keep it.
- If you set a goal…achieve it!
Champions develop the Habit of Loyalty!