We have two possible futures when we set an appointment, book a class, or have a date with a friend.
In the first, we follow the path of impeccability.
Through being “on time,” we subconsciously remind ourselves of our personal power. We accumulate more personal power through the integrity of our word.
In the second, we follow the path of false generosity.
This is “giving” too much time to ourselves or another in the prior engagement, such that we have to reschedule, or show up late to the next appointment.
It’s false generosity, because it “feels” right (or generous) to stay a bit longer, to finish something else off, to sleep in a little, to hit snooze on the alarm.
But in reality, it’s not generous at all.
Each time we do this, we send a signal to ourselves (and the others involved) that our word is less valuable and we diminish our personal power.
Because personal power is our ability to create, produce or contribute, in the longer game, anything that diminishes personal power isn’t generous.
