“Trust should be guarded to the end: without trust we cannot stand.“–Confucius
Reliability of commitment begs the questions: Can I trust you? Can I count on you? Do you do what you say you will do and when you say you will do it? – Do you walk the walk, talk the talk, do as you say and say as you do? You get the idea. Without reliability, trust and predictability, our world lacks certainty. The ground feels shaky. We can become anxious. Reliability, trust and predictability appeal to our basic sense of safety and security. If you find yourself in a situation that feels uncertain, inconsistent and precarious, it is time to step back and reevaluate. Reliability matters!