Chapter 3 – Be Honest “Honesty is the fastest way to prevent a mistake from turning into a failure.” - James Altucher The only thing worse than a liar is a thief. Liars make life difficult and often do not realize the far-reaching effects of their actions. Lying makes us unhappy people, who constantly have to be covering our tracks and watching our backs. In fact, there are few things as toxic as a liar. We should never allow the negativity in this world to force us to become dishonest people. Lying will only put you closer to the door that leads to cheating and stealing. Quit while you are ahead. Just think about the possible outcomes of a single act of dishonesty: •
Permanent damage to your reputation
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Permanent damage to your relationships
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Loss of income
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Loss of self-respect
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Permanently damaging the reputation of another individual
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