Today coming around the Mashpee rotary a yellow Model T like truck painted to advertise a local business shot out in front of me when I was exiting the circle. I noted the business and thought to myself, “I wonder if that’s how careless and disrespectful he runs his business? Does he really care about his customers or is he just in a hurry to make a buck?”
Then it struck me. Our everyday actions outside of work cause people to judge our character. Everything I do, from driving to how I wait in line at the supermarket is an indication of how I might do business. If I have my work uniform on, how I interact with the cashier might suggest what kind of fit coach I am.
We are never “off”. It’s important to be kind and respectful whether we’re driving or just picking up a prescription. Our character precedes us wherever we go. Driving a clean or messy car might make or break a business deal. Many times I follow a contractor with such a cluttered and messy truck I just don’t think I’d trust him to care for my property. But when I follow one with a neat and organized truck I take note of his name. If he takes the time to clean and put his own tools away at the end of the day then he will probably be careful and attentive to my home. It’s amazing what information is being gleaned about us when we are off the job and least expect it…just something to keep in mind,
And so, as another day goes by, what we model each day describes our character to a “T”, and…I have written.
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