Doing what you say you are going to do...

Don't you just hate it when people don't do what they say they are going to do?

I mean, what use is it to someone that tells you they will be somewhere - and then, they don't show up?

It wastes time for you (making you angry in the process) and also is a waste for them- the one that didn't show up - actually, in two ways. One, they have just wasted their breath (yeah, not much of an inconvenience), but the other, they have wasted their time in creating a friend with you, as a few times of this and you can't/won't take any more of it.

To me, it is simple - do what you say you are going to do. If you can't do it, don't promise it.

If you find that you have been late and/or not shown up for something more than once, you need to reevaluate your own time management morals.

Of course, not being precicely on time for everything happens to everyone, on occassion, but the thing is - if you are never on time, you are "overpromising and (certainly) underdelivering".

Strive to be on time. In my opinion, being 15 minutes late for something is almost inexcusible. I mean, your car had better have blown up or something. And, you should have at least called to tell the other person you have had some catastrophic issue - it is only common courtesy.

Do what you say you are going to do - not just in being on time, but doing deals that you promise. Other people are relying on you being truthful to them. If you say you are going to call them back, CALL THEM BACK! If you say you are going to make the deal work - MAKE IT SO!

Don't lead people on, just tell them the truth - what you can/cannot do, and move on.

Overall, you will have many more people happy with you because you were truthful than you will ever have happy about your 'stories'.

And, your business will reap the rewards, too. Doing what you say is a rare quality that, when found, you want to stick around that person as much as you can - but, be sure you respect their position and do what you say you will with them, too!

Happy Investing,

Steve