Do you run with Integrity and Responsibility?
My simple definition of integrity is the act of doing what you say you will do. Responsibility is assuming consequences for your actions, good or bad. I have interacted lately, sometimes directly and sometimes indirectly, with people who show precious little of either quality.
Are you feeling a twinge? Are there times where you haven't followed through on something you said you would do? Are there times you have denied responsibility for your actions?
Before I continue this post, I will tell you upfront that I am not going to speak specifically about the interactions I've had with people who lack integrity or fail to show responsibility (except for if it's about my kids or my husband--I am TOTALLY calling them out). I am going to speak in general terms about situations in which I often encounter these problems. If you find you are angry, or you feel that I am calling you out. . .maybe you need to think about your actions lately.
I am a teacher, so I am quite used to lack of integrity or responsibility.
Usually, these lapses from students don't bother me because students are kids, and kids are still growing and hopefully learning from their mistakes. I became a teacher because I like kids, and I want to help them be as great as they can be. Adults, though, they are another story.
Stephani (you ask), what does this have to do with running?
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