'Trust has to be earned, and should come only after the passage of time.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trust is built slowly over time and cannot be given immediately.
- In plain terms
- Trust takes time to earn and should not be rushed.
- What can you take from it?
- Build trust through time and consistency.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build trust?
- What breaks trust for you?
Another view
Sometimes trust must be given quickly to start a relationship.
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