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“People trust me with their problems and I take that seriously.”
Being someone people bring their hard things to is a form of trust that was built slowly and can be lost quickly. Taking it seriously — not sharing what they've shared, not using it, being genuinely present — is the ongoing commitment. You're not just holding a secret; you're holding a person's confidence in you.
Your Practice
Name one person who has trusted you with something difficult recently. Have you honored that trust in what you said, what you didn't say, and how you showed up afterward? If there's a gap, close it today. Don't wait for them to notice. You already noticed.
The Architects
“A good conscience is a continual Christmas.”
— Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanack