Born to Trust
\r\nTrust brings out the best in people and literally changes the dynamics of interaction. While it is true that a few abuse this trust, the vast, vast majority of people do not abuse it, but respond amazingly well to it. And when they do, they are inspired. They run with the trust they were extended. They want to live up to it. They want to give back.
\r\nNo matter who we are, we have countless opportunities to extend and inspire trust in others. And in so doing, we make an amazing difference—not only in their individual lives, but also in the lives of all who are touched by what they do.
\r\nWe also make a huge difference in our own lives. Trust is reciprocal—in other words, the more you trust others, the more you, yourself, are trusted in return.
\r\nWe were born with a propensity to trust. As children, most of us were naive, innocent, vulnerable, and gullible. Through, life experience, many of us have become less trusting—sometimes with good reason.
\r\nBut, whatever our situation, the reality is that we can choose to retain or restore our propensity to trust. The key is in our ability to forgive, and also in our ability to balance our propensity to trust with analysis, giving us the judgement to extend the smart trust that maximizes the dividends and minimizes the risk.
\r\n Compiled From:
\r\n \"The Speed of Trust\" - Stephen M. R. Covey, pp. 319-321