Tuesday, September 27, 2011
dependability
Dependability is very important and goes hand in hand with honesty. An honest person is typically a dependable person. Of course there are exceptions, but your are much more likely to find someone dishonest is also undependable rather than someone honest being undependable. Dependability is often something that is overlooked though, a lot of people tend to only do things if it benefits themselves in some way. For that reason I would much rather depend on myself. Perhaps a select few people who I know very well. But in short if you mainly depend on yourself than you only have yourself to blame, and you know the extent of what is within your abilities. Plus, being independent allows you more freedom, but simultaneously more responsibility. Personally I don't see that as a bad thing, I guess it speaks wonders to my faith in humanity that I'd much rather have much more responsibility then even attempt to depend on others. It's just easier, and well, less disappointing to depend on yourself. I know dependability is a very important trait, but I just don't see it in most people now a days. Of course, one last issue is those that are rather dependable tend to be used by those that prefer to be more or less cared for.
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I agree with you, one person can be honest, yet be undependable. You either be both or none. In this modern age dependability is starting to vanish. Nowadays, befriending someone who depends on you for practically everything can get tedious and extremely frustrating. I also agree with you when you say, some people only choose to do something for others as long as they get some form of a reward. I’ve seen far too many people volunteer for the free trip to Disneyland rather than doing for enjoyment. It’s a shame really, but then again no one can do everything by themselves, it’s ok to reach out to someone if you need a helping hand or a listening ear.
ReplyDeleteI agree with depending on yourself. I think it is important to be able to look in the mirror and know that the person looking back at you is who you want to be. && I believe honesty ties into it as well. My idea is if your going to let people depend on you...depend on yourself first.
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