Principles worth Practicing
Posted on 11. Jul, 2011 by Tommy Newberry in Values
If we are not aware of them, or worse yet, we choose to ignore them, the principles of life tend to be equal opportunity destroyers. Take gravity for example. If no one ever explained the nature of gravity and we accidentally stepped off the two story deck at our neighbor’s home, we’d all go straight down, never up. It wouldn’t even make a difference if we were in a protected demographic class and had special rights; we’d still go down. That’s how natural law works. It is incapable of discrimination, which is, I suppose, why social engineers harbor such antagonism toward it.
When we align our life with timeless principles or Natural Law, we experience a surge of confidence, competence, and unparalleled optimism for the future. But the responsibility for learning about these principles and then living in a manner consistent with them is completely up to each of us as individuals. We cannot take the default position of simply making up our own little pet laws of life. We see the destruction and despair all around us; the natural consequence breaking Natural Law. As the old saying goes, “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” We can break man-made laws and frequently escape without a penalty. Should I have said “person-made laws” in the preceding sentence? Anyway, timeless principles have a way of tracking us down and serving us with the unpleasant consequences despite our ignorance or best intentions.
If we are serious about developing all the potential within us, we must avoid the trendy “principe du jour” mentality that has smothered our society. Be on the lookout! It is common for current political leaders to use the word “principle” in lieu of other less appealing words like “idea, notion, theory, program, and whim.”
However, I’ve been coaching entrepreneurs for nearly twenty years and it has become abundantly clear to me that when an individual’s life or business is off track, it is inevitably the result of drifting from proven principles. When entrepreneurs recalibrate with authentic principles, their business or personal life becomes more successful, productive and harmonious. It is no mystery. It is not an accident. And it is the same for our country as a whole. Principles matter most.
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