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What does it mean?
Truth is framed as something of value that can be owned or invested in.
In plain terms
Being truthful is valuable like money or property.
What can you take from it?
Truth has tangible worth.

Where it applies

  • business ethics
  • personal integrity
  • negotiation

Putting it to work

  • prioritize honesty
  • value truth

Questions to consider

  • When does truth cost more than it's worth?
  • How do you measure truth?

Another view

Truth is not always profitable in the short term.

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