How many people do you meet that say “I’ll call you tomorrow,” or “sure I’ll go to your event”…and you never see them or hear from them? I realize many people will give their word to others just because they think it is what the other person wants to hear. Unfortunately, when someone doesn’t follow through with their promise, it makes their word worthless–and as Scarface says “All I have in this world is my balls and my word and I don’t break them for no one.”
Despite Scarface’s other obvious short comings like a blinding temper, sick obsessing with his sister, and extreme chemical addiction, his view on keeping his word is golden.
If you were to go throughout your day and count the amount of times someone gives you their word and didn’t follow through, you would be surprised at how common it is (I’ve done this)…but if you are reading this, then I assume you don’t want to be common.
Here’s a key to building a power team to assist you in your missions: only depend on and keep close to you those that keep their word. Flaky people are a dime a dozen and will let you down. You CANNOT trust them, and relying on them will cost you dearly.
Guard your word like you word like you guard your wallet. Lead by example no matter what the cost–if you can’t follow through (we’ve all fucked up and over-committed before), at least make a call, but don’t just leave the other person hanging. Always follow through on what you say you are going to do–it will make you FAR more effective and differentiate you from the pieces of shit walking around promising the world and delivering nothing.
