We have seen a lot of people choose shortcuts, ignorance, and surface-level understanding instead of putting in the work necessary to achieve their goals. We have seen people try to use get-rich-quick schemes to short-circuit wealth creation, lawyers rely entirely on the court to remind them of their cases, and family members regurgitate soundbites instead of thinking critically about specific topics. What all these observations have shown us is that people disregard their reputation and credibility in favor of cognitive ease and short-term treatments to issues requiring long-term consideration and implementation. This post highlights one of the most important assets you can have in life: your reputation. Now, without further ado, let’s drive right on in.
