This seems so simple and matter-of-fact but it's all to often ignored; the importance of being honest.
We've all done it, myself included, told the little white lie (to ourselves or others) or even told a big hairy lie. Big ir small, ourself or to others, out of avoidance or fear, no matter why we weren't truthful, we made the easy decision.
Telling the truth is rarely the easy road to travel; truth can make you unpopular, people may not believe you, truth can hurt others or even ourself. A lot of the time truth is hard so we avoid it with a lie.
My motivation for wanting to improve in this area is my kids and the need for them to have a positive role model. With honesty as a foundation, I (with my wife's help) want to give my kids the best shot at growing up to be outstanding, charismatic and honest people. People respect honesty.
We can all continue to do better with our honesty because in the end it's the best way to live. Truth... Short-term pain for long-term gain.
Choice and Discipline.
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