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Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.
-- William Butler Yeats
 

 

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Trustworthy connection

The more you experience being trustworthy, the more readily you’ll recognize others who are trustworthy. By always being truthful and reliable, you know at a deep level what an honest, dependable person is like.

When you’re willing to pay a fair price, you’ll find those who offer good value. Be a loyal customer and you’ll enjoy the loyalty and appreciation of the best merchants.

Conversely, if you seek something for nothing, someone will quickly step up to take advantage of you. Walk out on your commitments, and you’ll have trouble securing the commitment of anyone else.

Trust is not evidenced by mere platitudes, and it cannot be sustained in just one direction. Enduring trust must be embodied, flowing back and forth in a positive feedback loop.

The value of trust extends far beyond anything that can be quantified. The benefit of that value depends on trust being thoroughly integrated into your life.

Your own integrity serves as a powerful means of connection with the integrity and trustworthiness of others. Act always to keep that connection strong and fruitful.

— Ralph Marston

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