Moonrise 13Moon Digital Magazine Volume 1, Number 6 - July 15, 2015 | Page 13

Even though it may not look like it, every successful person also has rules to follow. As a matter of fact, it is true that success brings you more freedom, but it also brings you more responsibility and requires you to be more mindful of everything you do and say. In other words, it’s important that your talk matches your walk, or you be been seen as a hypocrite and your success won’t be long lasting because you are not being an authentic person. I’m going to share with you a few things that I believe are important: First, and foremost, Always Do the Right Thing. You are always given a choice, sometimes more than one, on how you can respond to any given scenario. It is up to you to discern (using your heart and mind) what the “right” response is in a given moment. The right thing now, might not be the appropriate choice in another moment. If it helps any, stop, take a breath, count to ten and then review each of your choices before you select the action you plan to take. Be Accountable For Your Actions. If you want to call the shots, it requires stepping up and taking responsibility