Casting Words into the Future｜Five Pillars for Achievement

Integrity

Being honest as much as I can. Letting my actions match my words.
I know full well that living by these two ideals every day is hard. Still, to keep my words from becoming cheap, I do my best to hold myself to these ideals.

Honor the Past

Don’t mock what came before. Don’t ridicule it out of hand. Where we are today is built on what came before us. If we carry forward what still matters—and pass it on—our words can travel into the future.

Reflect, but do not regret

Failures and mistakes are part of life. If they’re the result of doing your best—true to what you believe—regretting them won’t help. I don’t want regret to keep me in the past. I want reflection to carry me forward—linking past and future.

Cherish the serendipity of encounters

Who I am today has been shaped by a series of chance encounters. That’s why I hold dear the people who helped shape the path that led me here—and I intend to honor and build upon the connections they’ve given me, now and into the future.

Stand alone

Some people speak only to protect their reputation. It may please those around them and even raise their standing. But I believe such words are weightless—and they fade quickly. If you want to use words for the future, there are times you must forgo approval here and now. If you want to send your words into the future, dare to stand alone.