Live so that you can at least get the benefit of the doubt.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Live your life in a way that others can reasonably trust your intentions.
- In plain terms
- Be clear and honest so others trust you.
- What can you take from it?
- Act with integrity to earn trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you build trust daily?
- Is it fair to need the benefit of the doubt?
Another view
Even good people can be misjudged sometimes.
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