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An Excuse is Worst Than a Lie

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An Excuse is Worst Than a Lie

 “An excuse is worst and more terrible than a lie,

for a excuse is a lie guarded.”

Pope John Paul II, 1920 - 2005

 

 

 

As I see it . . . . . . .

An excuse is worst than a lie

 

People don’t want to hear excuses . . . . they want results

 

Making excuses for our actions . . . . or lack of action will put us in a negative light with the person that we are making the excuse to . . . . It will instantly create a loss of credibility . . . . and respect by the other person in us.

 

Excuses will kill a business relationship . . . .  and result in missed business opportunities.

 

The is NO VALUE . . . . in making excuses or in lying to someone. Because the first person  that we are making excuses to . . . . or laying to is ourself.

 

It’s far better to tell the truth . . . . and work on the condition then to make an excuse. People will respect you far more for telling the truth . . . . than trying to mask the truth in an excuse or a lie.

 

An excuse is worst than a lie . . . . because you know better  . . . . and the only person that your laying is yourself.

 

©2017 Lou Ludwig Success Tips, Sales and Management Consultant, Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

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Paul Antonelli
Antonelli Realty - Saint Cloud, FL
Broker Owner; Antonelli Realty

I agree. It is better to be upfront and honest. Show respect to others and earn their respect back. Great post.

Apr 07, 2017 06:43 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Lou Ludwig I never thought about that!!! but, oh how true!!

Apr 07, 2017 07:06 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Lou

This is a good reminder. I don't think anyone wants to hear excuses...just fess up. And you can usually tell when you are being given an excuse.

Jeff

Apr 07, 2017 07:08 AM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Nothing gets done with an excuse it just postpones action taking place Lou Ludwig 

Apr 07, 2017 07:27 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

HMMM, I had not thought of looking at it that way.

But in some ways you are right.

Apr 07, 2017 07:33 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

You're right, there's no value in making excuses, but so many in this business tend to do this.

Apr 07, 2017 08:54 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

I agree with you it is better to always tell the truth and admit what went wrong. Thanks for sharing I hope you have a great weekend.

Apr 07, 2017 09:20 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Lou, I have though aboy an excuse in this manner but itmakes a lot of good sense. 

Apr 07, 2017 01:17 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

When I was in high school, I had a teacher who said, there should be far more explanations, and fewer excuses.

Apr 07, 2017 05:06 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Hi, Lou.  Throughout my life I have found out to recognize excuses...! Not so much in others, Lou, but in myself. I see them as taking a lower road rather than a higher road; in me, I see it as a weakness that can be quite an obstacle in achieving my dreams and my goals. Instead of an excuse, I choose to make a better choice...a better decision.

Apr 07, 2017 11:37 PM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Lou - an excuse is a lie to yourself.  Excuses only satisfy the people who make them.

Apr 08, 2017 04:43 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Lou- This one had me thinking and I love it.  My high school principal had a sign on his desk that said "I don't expect you to make good excuses...I expect you to make good."

Apr 08, 2017 01:08 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

                               Thank you Lou Ludwig 

Apr 08, 2017 05:49 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Lou. You came up with another great blog to read and agree with again.

Apr 09, 2017 05:16 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Hello Lou. Sometimes the truth hurts! Nice wake-up call! Enjoy your day!

Apr 09, 2017 05:30 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

In the real estate business we hear lots of excuses! I agree....we don't want excuses, we want truth!

Apr 09, 2017 12:01 PM
Marte Cliff
Marte Cliff Copywriting - Priest River, ID
Your real estate writer

My son and I have been dealing with a contractor who does nothing but make excuses - it drives me nuts. I finally told him that I KNEW why he hadn't gotten the job done. So now - just get it done!

Apr 09, 2017 12:10 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I don't like excuses or lies. Just tell the truth and let's move on!

Apr 10, 2017 03:33 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Great reminder to all of us Lou! Sometimes, when things don't go the way as planned, we will find every "excuse" except to face the truth.

Apr 10, 2017 01:08 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Very true, good post. If you cannot tell the truth to yourself who are you going to tell the truth too. Now to read my new novel from the library The Good Liar by Nicholas Searle.

Apr 11, 2017 04:28 PM