‘Always do your best’ is the agreement that I personally like the most. It can cover almost every agreement you make with yourself, so it is kind of like the ultimate agreement. Like Ruiz said, this agreement can be the one that transforms your life, while the others can only begin to. If you are being impeccable with your word than you are doing your best to mean what you say and be honest. If you are not making assumptions, you are doing your best to not over think things, and move forward without being bothered by an assumption that may have been made. By not taking anything personally, you are also doing your best to move along with your own life without other people’s negativity impacting how you feel, because most of the time their negativity is not your problem and nothing to get upset by. Always doing your best can come in many forms and will not be the same as anyone else’s best, but it is something people should look at working on for a way to live a better lifestyle. There are a ton of more ways to always do your best rather than the agreement Miguel Ruiz made. Some can ...
Another thing that corresponds with my mindset is the 5 H's; #2 core value. What sticks in the back of my mind are being humble and hungry. Being humble and hungry are very powerful agents that make an individual or company thrive in the best and worst times.
Most people agree with the quote “sometimes you have to do what’s best for you
We should believe in our word, and it should always be positive. Our word is our belief and people can be affected by it. If we don’t want to be the person whose beliefs are negative, then believe in the good. Following this agreement doesn’t mean we have to change our lives entirely. It means that we should change a little at a time because it coincides with the quote “Slow and steady wins the race...
...following through with my commitments. I know I struggle sometimes with following through with commitments but I remind myself of the importance of being a trustworthy person. I focus on expressing gratitude, because I realize the significance in my life. I express gratitude because I know everything existing in my life is without reason. Integrity becomes an important value in my life, simply because I know my credibility is on the line. Working in an environment where integrity is sometimes forgotten, my duty becomes exemplifying integrity with everyone I meet. My purpose becomes a reality in my life as I am continually seeing the positivity in things concerning my life. My life purpose statement, “I am the geyser so that people spew out positivity to those around them.”
Never become complacent and let my interpersonal relationship becomes stagnant, which can lead to resentment and conflict. Weighing the cost verses the rewards may not always be the solution for my relationship; simply, because the cost may ultimately outweigh the rewards. The need for autonomy can have reverse effects and may not lead to the closeness that’s expected. In, turn the very thing that, I try to be open about in my relationship can inadvertently cause me to protect my feelings in the
6) Integrity- Do what is right at all times, even when no one is watching.
Listen even when you feel what the other person is saying isn't important; the likelihood is that it is important to them and you should give them the respect and courtesy of really listening. This also models the respect and courtesy that you would like them to display.
I came across this book quite recently as an assigned reading in Gkisedtanamoogk’s Peace and Reconciliation. Which, incidentally turned out to be on of my favorite college courses. The basic premise of the book is that by making four basic agreements with ourselves we can create a more positive and loving world. The agreements are; to be impeccable with your word, don’t take anything personally, never make assumptions, and always do your best. When I first began reading I thought this was a likely to be a highly oversimplified way to look at our worlds, but through group discussion and further reading I’ve found the philosophies put forward by this book to be hugely profound. By being impeccable with my words I spread less negativity about
“There are certain fundamental principles that govern in all human interactions, and living in harmony with those principles or natural laws is absolutely essential for quality family life.” - Dr. Covey
don't let anybody influence you; stopping you from achieving your goal. This maxim talks about morality
“She’s so mean and stuck up.” People acknowledge my independence as threatening or intimidating. I don’t have to rely on others for my happiness. I wont be dishonest or sugar coat things to make you accept me. I don’t tolerate ignorance or disrespect from anyone. Nor will your opinions affect or mold me as an individual.
Three “rules to live by” that all people should follow are never give up until you succeed, respect you elders, and never hate your siblings because they will need you in the end.
I feel that doing what you say you will, and treating others as you want to be treated are principles that should not only be looked at as great strengths but as internal values that convey credibility. When people trust you and know they can come to you without judgment, it offers them a sense of security and peace.
My first important principle is kindness. People for some reason believe that it is easy to be kind, but I believe it takes a strong individual to be kind. I've found that at my age, people are so obsessed and worried about their own small problems that they don’t take in mind that other kids (even in our grade!) could be living difficult lives. You never know what others could be going through, so that’s why everyone should be given respect. I always work my hardest to make thoughtful and considerate choices, because I know that something as simple as helping someone who dropped their papers can be just the thing that can help make their day a little easier. Another reason kindness is important is because you can reach out and meet new friends. If you are kind, people will respect you and be there to support you when you need it. It’s the rule of karma--what you give out will be given back to you, and odds are that you want to be treated with utmost generosity. Kindness is a factor in my life, and without it, I could
...lem or situation with anyone that needs to be dealt with I won’t just let things go I will address the situation, without coming off rude but also keeping it very unbiased and neutral so whoever I 'm dealing with will feel comfortable to communicate back in effective manner as well. I communicated more effectively using the communication concepts of perception checking, responsive listening, and self-disclosure to more pleasantly get information and details to help my brother and I’s rocky relationship. No longer do we fight for no reason because now I have taught him some of the skills for communication and he actually has been usuing them to his advantage as well. I learned that being an effective communicator can make a huge difference no longer do I need to walk on egg shells when you can comfront a situation quickly and then it’s resolved and you can move on.