Introduction

I say that having integrity means 2 things

1. Setting an intention around what is authentically important to yourself

• This is about [[1. The Guide: Meaning & Motivation]] and
• Authenticity

2. doing what you said you were going to do

• This is equivalent to [[Self dependability 🔘]] which is another way of saying that [[4. The Grunt: Wilfulness & Practice]] is serving the Advocate
• Surely then Pride is the feeling associated with integrity & therefore authenticity
• This is a capability that needs development with practice

Werner Erhard on integrity

In The four ways of being he breaks integrity down beyond the 2 primary ways that I am defining above but I think these are all just aspects of these 2. He talks about it just being about your word but this doesn’t speak to my first aspect

In this positive model, integrity for a person is a matter of a person’s word, nothing more and nothing less. You are a man or woman of integrity, and enjoy the benefits thereof, when your word is whole and complete. Your word includes the speaking of your actions as in “actions speak louder than words”. Honouring Your Word: While keeping your word is fundamentally important in life, you will not be able to always keep your word (unless you are playing a small game in life). However, you can always honor your word. Integrity: Honoring Your Word:Is keeping your word OR:Whenever you will not be keeping your word, just as soon as you become aware that you will not be keeping your word (including not keeping your word on time) saying to everyone impacted:

Your Word Defined

Word-1. What You Said:

Whatever you said you will do, or will not do (and in the case of do, doing it on time).

Word-2. What You Know: