Who do you trust? Your family? Significant other? Your colleagues? Your client? Your dog? Your goldfish? The somewhat wilted potted plant in the corner?
The “who do I trust” perspective is common to all of us. But it is really only half of the trust equation.
There’s the “Other Trust” I sometimes forget about. And when I do, it smacks me in the back of the head and giggles.
Then, I stop and ask myself “Who trusts me?” and “Why?” or “Why not?”.
I’m working on doing this before I get whacked in the head. I recommend thinking about the “Other Trust” once in awhile. It’s a good way to check on the quality of your relationships – and how you are doing with them. Before you get smacked in the head 🙂