Do what you say you are going to do. Be the most authentic version of yourself, no matter your station in life. Always be equitable to others regardless of what they can do for you.
The fourth principle of the Pilanesberg Project — integrity — is personified by the lion. A lion is decisive, predictable, and dependable by nature, therefore other animals in the savanna always know where they stand with him. He is a natural, fair-minded leader who demands allegiance in exchange for his steadfast commitment to defend the pride.
Integrity is about being true to yourself and to others and having an uncompromising adherence to (insert something here from the 5. a.m. Club where they talk about doing your best based on your current consciousness.
The hardest three words to say in the English language are either “I am sorry” or “I was wrong.” Acknowledging our mistakes is the first step toward correcting them. Taken to the extreme, some people will even work to distort their perception of reality because the feeling of being wrong is so threatening to their ego and self-worth. Of course, we end up ahead in the long run when we acknowledge the mistake, course correct, and take action to do better in the future.
The Latin roots of the word ‘integrity’ mean ‘wholeness’ and ‘completeness.’ Integrity includes keeping yourself whole so that you can honor the commitments you’ve made to your family, friends, faith, community, employer, and customers, among others. We keep ourselves whole when we nurture our body and regularly engage in activities that center our mind (such as prayer, meditation, a hobby, or a sport), when we maintain a healthy balance of self-esteem and self-criticism, and when we develop a daily gratitude practice.