Trust begins with oneself from "summary" of The SPEED of Trust by Stephen R. Covey,Rebecca R. Merrill
Trust begins with oneself, as it is essential to have self-trust before expecting others to trust you. Self-trust is about having confidence in your own abilities, intentions, and decisions. When you trust yourself, you are more likely to trust others and to be trustworthy in return. Self-trust is the foundation of all other forms of trust. Without it, it is difficult to build trust with others or to be seen as trustworthy. Self-trust is developed through a combination of integrity, intent, capabilities, and results. Integrity is about being honest with yourself and others, and keeping your word. Intent is about having good intentions and acting in alignment with your values. Capabilities refer to your skills, knowledge, and experience, which determine your ability to deliver on your promises. Results are the outcomes of your actions, which demonstrate your trustworthiness. Whe...
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