So many entrepreneurs, and if fact so many professionals, think that what they do during their working hours has no impact on who they are outside of work. They believe they can lead a divided life, treating people one way in their work and another in their personal life.
The truth is, however, that every act, every decision we make, in some way shapes our character. If we act a certain way once, we are more likely to do it again. This is true for good behaviors as well as bad behaviors. If we lie to customers as part of our everyday business, we are more likely to lie to our employees. And if we lie at work, we are more likely to lie to our families and friends.
Virtue is nothing more than a habit. And so are vices. The more we act in a particular way the more it becomes ingrained in who we are -- it becomes part of our character.
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