Constancy of Purpose

Occasionally, without advance warning, adverse conditions put you in an ethical predicament, and while overwhelmed by all of the pressures and complications that arise, one may choose to take, what appears to be, the easiest way out that allows you to accomplish your short-term goals. Many people trade their values for the rewards.

However, most people are completely aware that you are treading down an extremely narrow path, on very thin ice, adjacent to a precariously slippery slope leading to a black hole of doom and despair. [Drama off]

It is those leaders with strong moral and ethical values, who are dedicated to those internal truths, that consciously choose to withdraw themselves from the predicament and remain on the true path - in spite of letting a brass ring slip past their fingers. This may appear to be a sign of weakness or failure to some, but in truth, I firmly believed a victor has emerged from the battle. A wise leader chooses the right battles to fight. In this instance, the ring is made of pot-metal, and has little value; so why take the risk?

Recent events have reinstilled my faith; its comforting to know I am associated with people that make the right choices.