When Honesty Is The Best Policy

Good day peoples,

Not long ago, I taught you how to use the art of gossip to your utmost advantage. Not surprisingly, I received quite a few angry reactions from some readers claiming that a man shouldn’t have to resort to these levels to get good results. They say that we’re supposed to be men of honour and that we live by the code of trust. True, we have a code, but it’s in place to protect our friends and families, no one else.
 

Sometimes we simply have to bend the rules and, if we don’t, some other dude will come along and beat us to it.  Remember: We’re not here to spread goodwill and win awards. It’s all about the nut, the bottom line, taking care of our families by making money. Of course, there are certain times when we need to be extra careful with our words and actions.
 

In this article, I’ll focus on when honesty is the best policy; pay attention because this is important. Honest.

When You’ve Given Your Word

A true mans word means more than most people can fathom. If he’s promised something and made it clear that he’s given his word, then he can’t really turn around and do the opposite this is an example of when and where honesty is the best policy. To go back on one’s word can have very grave consequences. In fact, heads roll when vows are broken in the world I know. Also, you can forget about ever being trusted again if you squelch on a deal. When you’ve given your word, honesty is the best policy available to you.

When Dishonesty Makes Someone you Respect Look Bad 

Your lies are your own and should never reflect someone else’s image or deeds, particularly one of your colleagues. No one should be accountable for them but you, and if you are willing to tell a lie in order to achieve an end, be prepared to deal with the backlash that comes along with it. Keep in mind that when you speak on behalf of another person or organization, you have an added obligation to be direct and straightforward, this is clearly a time when honesty is the best policy.
 

Also, never do anything that makes your family look bad in the eyes of others. This is the quickest way to earn yourself a world of pain and misery. I’ve said it before: The family should be placed ahead of all else.

When Your Reputation is At Stake

A lie can easily come back to haunt you, so be careful when dealing with people you may work with again. A quick and easy score is never worth your long-term status and future profitability, so don’t jeopardize your position or career by making false claims that won’t go unnoticed.
 

If you do tell a lie in order to get a result and it’s uncovered, you’ll have to deal with all kinds of lingering allegations of corruption as well as a stream of inflammatory comments from others. You really have to weigh the benefits. Is it worth the headache you will likely receive if and when the truth is revealed? This is an instance when honesty is the best policy.

Lying May Not Actually Be Necessary

This happens quite often: One of our friends gets a bit flustered and starts telling lies and digging himself into an even bigger hole. Usually it turns out that if he’d just kept his mouth shut in the first place, he wouldn’t have had to start hitting the mattresses over some beef. When you can choose between outright fabrication and merely denying knowledge of something, this is when honesty is the best policy. Both are dishonest practices, but outright lies are more likely to land you in some serious hot water. Politicians are the true masters of deflecting and evading certain incriminating allegations. Watch them and learn.

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