Say What You Mean & Mean What You Say...

A running clinic was organized for the active lifestyle ambassadors last night. I just had to show up to conduct the clinic. The team that was busy preparing the clinic was from the organisers of the initiative. They took the trouble to call each and every ambassador to confirm their attendance. Most who replied that they would attend the clinic did. However, there were a number that said that they would attend did not show up. The organisers took the time and effort to cater to everyone but the numbers fall short. This can be disheartening for all their efforts. Many would say that it is part of their job anyway. True it is their job but they held their end of the bargain so everyone who said they would attend should too.

A lot of times we say things without giving a second thought about how our words would impact the responds and actions of others. By simply saying that you are able to attend, it creates a whole stream of actions to make your attendance possible. The behind the scene work that is often not seen can be quite complex. Just by you simply not showing up, would put all that time and effort made for you go to waste. So the next time you agree or give your word to something, do think through carefully if you are able to commit and carry it through. Do not provide others with false expectations and think that there are no consequences.

Call me old school... But I still do hold true to what people say. And I always take it that people will always say what they mean and mean what they say. Many have called me naive. But I truly believe in the sacredness of each and every word we speak. Our word is truly our Integrity! If what you say doesn't 'hold water' or count than what good is your word? Your word is your integrity and your integrity is everything about you!

I know what you are thinking... Yes... I've been "burnt" before. In business and with friends because I literally take people's word for things. I take it as lessons learnt and move on. I still give people the benefit of doubt that they have integrity in what they say and their words. However, if they don't, then I will be very discerning in trusting words from the person or persons again.