What you just watched:


Alfred Pleasonton advanced not by what he did, but by what he wrote.

He distorted the truth, blamed others, and built his reputation on deception until it caught up with him.

So what do we do
with what you just saw?

Start with the first
question below.

  • When have you been tempted to exaggerate or twist the truth to make yourself look better?

  • When something goes wrong, do you take responsibility, or shift the blame?

  • Where in your life right now would honesty cost you something?

 Try one of these this week—start small:

1. TELL THE FULL TRUTH

Say what actually happened without improving the story.

2. OWN YOUR PART

When something goes wrong, don’t explain. Take responsibility.

3. STOP THE SMALL LIES

Notice the small exaggerations and correct them immediately.

Print this and keep the value visible all week.

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The Choose Your Future series helps you build these values—one week at a time.

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