“Your reputation isn’t what you shout. It’s what people whisper.”

—Shane Parrish, author of the Farnum Street Blog

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You can post daily affirmations, list your virtues, or tell the world how honest you are — but eventually, your echo fades, and all that’s left is how others felt when you weren’t performing.

Reputation lives in the quiet corners of conversations — the “He’s always fair” or “She really shows up.”

It’s built in moments too small for applause: a promise kept, patience shown, help offered when no one’s watching.

The whispers aren’t made of hype — they’re made of consistency. The good news? You write that script daily with every small act of integrity.

Whisper-worthy reputations always last longer than shouted ones.

EXERCISE:

In what ways can you stop chasing a great reputation?

What actions can you take to earn it so steadily that eventually it comes looking for you?