Trust is cheaper than control. It’s a brilliant notion. The reason we don’t trust is because we have been let down, or because we have let down others. Over time, we are conditioned by our environment that jades our thinking. While we believe in the goodness of people, the realization that everyone is not trustworthy is a humbling thought.
A former CPA once told me that given the opportunity, everyone will steal from you. To a degree, I respectfully disagree. The trick is to get the right people, and build trust over time. And remember, one rotten apple does not ruin the entire barrel.
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