Oct 28

There are many characteristics that make up a great business man.  One of the most important characteristics is integrity.  What’s more impressive than the bank account, or the awesome car is the man driving the car and saving in the bank.  If you lack integrity you lack everything. 

 

Dictionary.com defines integrity as, “adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.”  When applying the definition of integrity to business there are several conclusions to draw:  1) One must know what moral and ethical principles are, and 2) one must adhere to the moral character ethics provokes.

 

Moral and Ethical Principles for Business

  1. Be honest – if you say you are going to do something then do it.  Let your yes be yes and your no be no.
  2. Be fervent – Work hard and make a difference for the good of the people around you.
  3. Be legal – Respect the laws of the land and obey them.  Pay your taxes, follow government regulation and behave in fairness.
  4. Be humble – Don’t just say you are the best…be the best.  Let your success speak for you and don’t entertain prideful or selfish behavior. 
  5. Be wise – Keep good business friends.  If you hang out with greedy people you will become greedy.  Keep your square clean and be careful when making business partnerships.

 

Adhere to Moral Character

If you cannot stand up for what is right than you will do what is wrong.  Be bold and courageous when walking in integrity.  If someone wants you to do something unethical than tell them, “No!”  You are in charge of you not them.  Saying, “It’s just business” is an accuse for being unethical that I do not buy.  If you are unethical in business you are unethical in other areas of your life and it will catch up to you eventually.  There is no accuse for behaving unethically whether in business or in your personal life.   

Proverbs 20:7, “The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.”
 

Dec 9

One thing that separates very successful people from unsuccessful people is mind set. How you think is a determinant of who you are regardless of your occupation. We can change who we are by changing our perspectives through our minds. If you believe you will fail then you will. Your mind is a powerful tool in your life.

Having a financial mind set is not being greedy. In fact, my definition of a successful financial mind set is making wise choices to secure an abundant financial future for yourself and household, while helping others when you can. True financial character is not having or wanting wealth, but putting yourself in a position to abound and bless others.

There is no point to physical riches if you don’t enjoy them. By that I mean happiness is more important than money. If how you acquire wealth kills your happiness it’s not worth the price of your heart. Money is good, but its not everything life has to offer you.