The One thing I can't stand is a broken commitment. I can put up with lots of people...liars, cheaters, incompetence, etc. But, when someone looks me in the eye and shakes my hand, I consider that a commitment, and a contract.
Remember the movie Jerry McGuire? Remember when Jerry was trying to sign the #1 draft pick (The Cush played by Jerry O'Connell.) Beau Bridges says "I don't do contracts Jerry, but I give you my word and its as good as oak." Then they shake hands. All the while, Bob Sugar was signing them, and they were lying through their teeth.
These type of people don't just exist in the movies, they dwell in real life. I consider myself a great student of people, but recently, I was fooled! Someone shook my hand and promised an investment, resources, and lots of money. Then, after several weeks of jumping through hoops, .....poof! they changed their mind. Here's my take on this:
This happens to everyone. It could be a business deal, a marriage, a relationship, a parent that breaks their deal with their child, etc. Its better I find out early the type of person I'm dealing with, than come to realize it when its far too late. The more I get to know this person, the less I want to know. This person is a rat, but I'm glad I found out while he was just a mouse. So what do I do?
I can't spend any time thinking about this person, or feeling cheated. I have to move on, and focus all my energy on the next deal. Lessons learned: I can only be the type of person that I want to be, and I can't believe anyone else to have my high ideals and lofty values. The problem with Boy scouts is that they are disappearing fast.
Luckily, another door opened up right away, and its bigger and better than the last one. The more time I waste (including writing this blog about it) the less time I have to focus on the next venture.........Time waits for no man.
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