Tomorrow isn’t promised, so be most aware of what you promise.

One of the most valuable assets a human can hold in a relationship is their reputation. Not of the promises they keep but the promises they make. There is a major difference. The promises one keeps don’t have a minimum or a maximum. Therefore it is most important to observe the facts and move accordingly. One does not have to make promises at all to have healthy relationships. As a prime and extreme example, I’ve delivered a tangible, transparent, and sustainable result without making promises to anyone, including but never limited to those that did everything they could to get me to make them. I've been asked to make many promises. I've been asked to promise to teach people music from zero. I've been asked to promise monogamy. I've had multiple people, from young junior executives to senior leadership, ask me to promise to navigate corporate waters. I've been asked by medical corporations - from NFL doctors to holistic dentists - to promise substantial unique IP, infrastructure, and strategic business planning and development. I've had Montessori system entities ask for a promise of unique IP and proprietary data sharing. An industrial safety company asked for a promise of standing weekly meetings regardless of whether or not there was anything to discuss. I've been asked by a Fortune 500 company's learning and development, marketing, and global operations…