Most of us can spot liars,
slackers, and fakes fairly quickly. It doesn't take long if you're
observant. They say one thing and do the opposite. They always
promise action but deliver nothing; take but never give. They
pretend to be caring when they never go out of their way for anyone
but themselves. They make excuses or blame others when they're
caught in a lie. You know the ones I mean.
There's the guy who never
calls, visits, or does anything for his parents, but carries a Bible
everywhere and says he lives by its teachings;
Or the person who promises he
will finish a project but always has a reason why it wasn't his fault
it didn't get done;
And the woman whose house is a
cluttered junk pile, but brags on social media about her organizational skills.
I don't have any use for those
pretenders and try to minimize any contact with them. I just don't
tolerate fools very well. They may have their reasons, but you don't
have to accept them when you can clearly see how they operate.
I prefer genuine people who
quietly go about their business. Kind ones who happily do things for
others without bragging. Folks who admit their faults and take
responsibility for their actions. Kids who respect their elders and
appreciate what has been given to them. The old curmudgeon who is
authentic and consistently quirky. Honest, hard-working, ordinary
people who don't take advantage of the generosity of others.
I don't believe what you
say...I believe what you DO.
“You
can't talk your way out of a situation
you behaved
yourself into.”
~Stephen Covey
