Liz Smith

“You can’t build a reputation on what you intend to do.”

Liz Smith
1923 - 2017
Journalist, Author

A reputation is a fragile thing.
It can take years to build and seconds to destroy.

Sure, it’s great to build trust with your family,
With your friends and within your community.

But don’t overlook the importance of
Keeping promises to yourself.

Any broken promise will lead to a poor self-image,
Which, in turn, leads to a lack of self-trust.

Without trust, life gets complicated and harder to navigate.

Be meek in your promises and ruthless in keeping them.
Even to yourself.

Yours in achieving your personal best . . .

                                                                   Tom

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