Rebuilding Rob

This was another very though-provoking topic. I don’t usually think much about my principles. I just feel and live them. But an activity such as this really makes one think about that is important to them. Below is a list of 5 guiding principles of my life, as of this moment. This list is on no particular order and is subject to change:

The Golden Rule – “do unto others as you would have them do unto you“ – or some variation thereof. It sounds corny but it is perhaps the most important principle that I try to I’ve my life by. I treat others the way I would like to be treated. If I see someone who needs help and I’m I’m a position that I can help them, I do. I do so not because I’m trying to score brownie points with God; but because if I was in their situation, I would hope that somebody would likewise help me.

I can handle the truth better than any lie – Again, this is another on wheat I don’t, or haven’t, always lived up to, but I try. Sometimes the truth hurts. But at least when you are truthful, and others are truthful with you, you know where you stand. Sugarcoating something or outright lying about is less painful in the beginning but always catches up to you in the end. Of fact, I would go as far as saying that when you lie, the very thing you’re trying to avoid by lying always comes back to bite you in the rear end.

Do you best – Failure is an inevitable part of life. As Yoda says in The Last Jedi – failure is our greatest teacher. I would rather me (or my sons) be unsuccessful at something in life – knowing that they tried their best – than having them half-ass their way through something, doing just the bare minimum to get by. Even in any work endeavor, I always do my best. We all have days where we are not feeling 💯. I’m those cases, you still need to give everything to whatever you have to accomplish.

Loyalty – be loyal to your family, your friends, your partner. You have to have their back if you want them to do the same do you. (See: the golden rule). I had a friend back in college whom I knew had some questionable character flaws. But I always had his back because I KNEW he had mine, on countless occasions.

Believe humble, but confident – if you don’t believe in yourself, no one else will. At the same time, don’t let your ego exceed your abilities. Know your worth and your limitations. Always.

What principles define how you live?

Do you agree or disagree with any I posted?

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