Tami's Blog

A wise friend once told me to under promise and over deliver. I have always believed that being true to my word is a measure of character. People who use the words “I promise” too frequently or who don’t follow through on personal commitments discredit themselves. I’ve always considered my word to be a priceless form of currency. That’s not to say I’m without sin – that I have never betrayed a trust or disappointed a person to whom I have made a promise or commitment. I have seldom, however, in my adult life, knowingly or intentionally breached one of these personal contracts. To keep me on track, I set some guidelines for myself that help me to maintain integrity in this area. I consider carefully before I “promise” or commit because I value the trust of others. I evaluate the deliverable(s) I am agreeing to and ensure that I have the will, the resources, the capacity, etc. to carry through. Only when I have a clear understanding of my expectations and a reasonable certainty that I can meet them will I “promise.”