Trust. Family, Friends and Business.
Trust
noun
1. reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing.
2. confident expectation of something; hope.
3. confidence in the certainty of future payment for property or goods received.
4. a person on whom or things on which one relies.
*That's the definition of Trust on Dictionary.com
Trust matters most to me in Family, Friends and Business.
With Family, there's unconditional trust. I have no doubts that my family will be there for me, and each other, until proven wrong, and so far that hasn't happened . My kids put their trust in me, whether they know it or not. They count on me to make sure there's food on the table, clothes on their back, a roof over their head. Sure, it's taken for granted, but deep down there's a built in trust. The same kind that makes them believe that I'll always be there for them, always keep them safe, always be on their side. And they're right.
Friends have a different kind of trust. One that builds up it's strength over time. I have friends that I've known for 20+ years and I'd put my life in their hands. It takes a while for that to happen. They also know I'd do the same for them. I only have a couple friends that I've felt that way with very quickly. I guess I'm lucky in that aspect.
Business and trust is a completely different story. Most of the time clients put their trust in me without really getting to know me. Over time, I earn that trust. If I don't, we won't work together long. And that goes both ways. If I don't trust a client, I'll find someone else to work with. It's that simple.
Trust is a big part of day to day life. Without it the world would be an even bigger mess than it is.
Trust me.
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