In life, we all lie. Many people cheat.
It's the little lies to the big lies. The lies that protect, the ones that hurt, the ones we tell ourselves. Maybe there is someone out there who never tells a lie. But I have yet to meet them. Honestly? If you say you don't lie, I think you're lying to yourself.
Is it cheating when you google the result of the outdated Survivor series on TV? Is it cheating when you glance over at your colleagues payslip? Is it cheating when you sneak a naughty snack when you're trying to diet? When you jump off the treadmill early? Are these little cheats?
Yes I lie, yes I cheat (based on the above) in my life.
Will I intentionly lie to hurt someone? Will I cheat to hurt someone? No.
What gets me with any of these sports stars who are caught (Lance, Hansie etc) - it's the betrayal.
We believed in you.
You betrayed us. Our trust in you to be amazing at what you do because you do it as you.
But we are fickle fans and we will move on to another hero.
The reason for this post is a I am fighting my own "betrayal".
Do I cheat on my employer and go for the job interview without disclosing? Why is this a conflict for me. Is the grass greener? Do I test it? Take the risk?
3 comments:
Love the quote. I honestly think everyone lies, it may not always be right, but we humans do it! HOWEVER, if someone is a huge role model, like Lance, he should keep it to the bare minimum. And in work, we should always strive for ethical practices as far as possible...and yes Lance, your work was riding a bike, without drugs, not so hard.
I wouldn't feel guilty about the job interview! I think it's wonderful that you're such a sweet, honest person that you're moved to guilt for it, but people can't stay stagnant in jobs. We need higher goals, more money, more challenges. I just did the same thing as you and was a nervous, guilty wreck for two weeks until i gave in my resignation, but in the end if the shoe was on the other foot (like they had to fire you because you stopped doing a good job) they'd do it in a second. it's the way jobs work
do what your heart tells you ;)
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