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Let’s talk more about this foundational principle and how it applies to your own life. What do I mean by “honoring your word”? Even though the human race is on the brink of real greatness, the “honoring your word” principle is rare. Making a promise and keeping it is very rare. Getting expressed commitment from one out of 1,000 people is stunningly rare. Often this rarity would be called persistence or even relentlessness. Those two words are mere adjectives describing a more fundamental principle. The deepest principle in success is honoring your word, which is rooted in integrity.

All leaders lead with fear or hesitation, yet they lead in spite of it.

Leading is solely about consistency, relentlessness, and asking more of yourself than you do others. Leading by honoring your word and never giving up will define everything that you say or do. Do you honor yourself, your time, and your team?

The ability to say something, then to go and do what you said you would do, will set you apart from the herd. Even in the smallest aspects of your life, when you master the principle of honoring your word, your actions will lift you up and success will happen. What if you said you would make your bed, then you actually made your bed?

What if you said you would do your homework, and you actually did your homework? What if you said you would do 100 pushups a day for 21 days, and you actually did the pushups? What if you said you would talk to one new prospect a day, then you actually talked to one a day? What if you said you would be faithful to your spouse and you actually honored your word? Imagine the level of success, peace, and performance you would achieve.