"Justification is the door through which character departs."
―Chris Brady, Mastermind Event presenter
Justification is a slippery slope. I love many of Chris Brady's quotes, and the one above is one of my favorites. (@RascalTweets) To see more of Vhris Brady's work, please visit The L.I.F.E. Business
―Chris Brady, Mastermind Event presenter
Justification is a slippery slope. I love many of Chris Brady's quotes, and the one above is one of my favorites. (@RascalTweets) To see more of Vhris Brady's work, please visit The L.I.F.E. Business
Often we see companies, organizations and individuals "break their
bond," "bend their integrity," or "compromise their values" and when
confronted about it they defend their concession of character with a
list of justifications.
Over the years I've found myself justifying my support for certain companies, organizations or individuals who continually compromise their character. It didn't feel right.
Chris's quote has made the decisions to distance myself from and cease support for them much easier.
Character isn't something that should be on the bargaining table or something that you can reach a "settlement" on. Conceding on character is a cop-out. Justification of bad behavior is the evasion of good character.
Don't sellout. If a company, organization or individual is constantly out of character, it's time to distance ourselves from them. If we don't, we're simply justifying our own compromise in character.
Making the tough choices to "distance yourself from" or "cease support for" may not always be popular or easy. Do it anyway, you'll sleep better at night.
... and when in doubt, remind yourself:
"Justification is the door through which character departs."
Over the years I've found myself justifying my support for certain companies, organizations or individuals who continually compromise their character. It didn't feel right.
Chris's quote has made the decisions to distance myself from and cease support for them much easier.
Character isn't something that should be on the bargaining table or something that you can reach a "settlement" on. Conceding on character is a cop-out. Justification of bad behavior is the evasion of good character.
Don't sellout. If a company, organization or individual is constantly out of character, it's time to distance ourselves from them. If we don't, we're simply justifying our own compromise in character.
Making the tough choices to "distance yourself from" or "cease support for" may not always be popular or easy. Do it anyway, you'll sleep better at night.
... and when in doubt, remind yourself:
"Justification is the door through which character departs."
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