The Importance Of Doing Right (Even If No One Is Watching)
Especially when no one is watching
We’ve all followed through on an action we believe is wrong, especially when no one is watching.
You know the ones I’m talking about.
Keeping the extra change the cashier mistakenly gave us, fill up a super big gulp at a gas station when we’re on a diet, or simply procrastinate on the habits we know we should be attacking.
We’ve all succumbed to some form of it.
Before they happen, the justification in our minds always sounds bullet-proof, however, after the fact, they get exposed for what they really are: excuses.
“Why did I do that” — You may find yourself wondering — “This is the last time I ever allow it to happen!”
A hopeful promise that tends to be as short-lived as my Sunday afternoon bucket of Ben & Jerry’s, bringing with our failure, not only guilt but also shame to the party.
This rings especially true for long-term pursuits.
Sure, you may even get a few consistent weeks, full of excitement and motivation, only to find those rapidly decreasing, bringing along with it your consistency and quality of effort.
