“Our lives work only to the extent that we are willing to keep our agreements.”
—Werner Erhard, creator of transformational models and applications
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Today’s quote points to a simple but demanding truth: Integrity is the quiet engine of a satisfying life.
When promises are routinely bent or broken, something deeper than our schedule breaks. Our self-trust erodes and with it our sense that life “works.”
Every kept agreement — whether with others or with ourselves — is a small vote for a future you can rely on.
This does not mean clinging rigidly to every past promise — it means honoring your word, either by fulfilling it or by consciously renegotiating it before it is broken.
In a world full of uncertainty, the practice of keeping agreements becomes a kind of compass, steadily aligning daily actions with who you say you are.
EXERCISE:
Consider reading or re-reading The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. This classic book has helped millions transform their lives, improve relationships, and find greater happiness and inner peace for almost 30 years.
