I think people can generally trust me, but they can trust me exactly because they know they don't _have_ to.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trust is stronger when people feel free not to rely on you.
- In plain terms
- People trust you more when they don't have to.
- What can you take from it?
- Voluntary trust is more valuable than forced trust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes trust voluntary?
- How do you build reliability?
Another view
Some situations require mandatory reliance.
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