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GLC Presents: Real Men of "Genius" #32
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GLC Presents: Real Men of "Genius" #32 GLC Presents: Real Men of "Genius" #32 Okay all. Bloody Sunday got cancelled last week due to a connection problem. The repairman was supposed to be here at a certain time, but due to unforseen complications in his schedule, the repair had to be postponed. Glad to be back. It did make me think about how people say things, yet don't keep their word. Too often they say something which can quickly turn into, in the recipient's eyes...a LIE. "I promise." Today, I salute you, Mr. Promise Maker Now, don't let the title fool you. This isn't about broken promises exactly. This is about MAKING them. In my opinion, making a promise should be reserved for those who regularly use the phrases, "Money-back guarantee" or "Lifetime warranty" Why? Because making a promise entails having total control over the ever-changing circumstances involving said promise. For instance, you arrive late for work one day, and your boss gives you hell. You tell him, "I promise I'll never be late again." Then, due to events beyond your control, you get a flat, or your car breaks down, and guess what? Promise BROKEN. Then, your trust comes into question, and may or may not ever be repaired. To me, the best thing would be to say, "I'll make every effort to arrive on time from now on." Sometimes, even though we try our best to make things go our way, life can throw a wrench into the mix, and all hell breaks loose. What to do? Deal with it, and move on. I've noticed that the majority of those who make promises are the ones who either have little credibility, or even worse, do not trust themselves. What is too often overlooked, mainly because it is nearly undetectable, is the person's INTENTION. Like in the example above, the person can have every intention of keeping their word, but when the the "curve ball" comes, and no matter hard you swing, you miss...well, intention becomes the farthest thing from others' minds. It all comes down to trust. If the trust between you and the person you make the promise to is a bit shaky, you are setting yourself up for a potential fall. However, if the trust is unbending, then the need for a promise becomes obsolete. Some make promises they try to uphold, and others make promises simply to appease their loved ones, with absolutely no intention of keeping their word. What needs to be done is for people to say what they mean, and mean what they say. Also, others should understand that people make mistakes, and sometimes no matter how much you want them to, things don't always go according to plan. See the intention, not the end result. Perhaps someday, trust, which unfortunately has been torn down by corrupt politicians and scam artists, to name only a few, will be restored to this world. Until then, make no promises, but tell no lies. GLC |
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