Sunday, February 9, 2014

"Trust, then, is simply a bet, and like all bets, it contains an element of risk."

"Trust, then, is simply a bet, and like all bets, it contains an element of risk."

"When there’s ambiguity about how trustworthy he or she is, that sense of preexisting trust will burnish your view; it’ll blur the lines in an effort to push you toward continuing to trust. And, in reality, that’s not a bad thing. … Many instances of perceived untrustworthiness are errors or aberrations. Consequently, forgiveness is a great strategy."

Article from Brainpickings, about The Truth About Trust: How It Determines Success in Life, Love, Learning, and More by David DeSteno.

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