Friends,
Our lives are an exercise in trust, from the moment we wake
up to the moment we fall asleep. We trust Kellogg’s not to poison our cereal,
our fellow drivers to stop on red and colleagues to arrive on time to meetings.
We trust no one will break into our home to rob from us and smother us while we
sleep. We trust our employer will deposit our wages in the bank, the bank will
give us our money on request and that money’s value will remain relatively
stable. Our trust in rules allows us to focus, be productive and enjoy life. I
suppose trust comes more naturally to the trustworthy, after all, it’s natural
to expect others to behave as we do. I think that’s why news of stolen
elections in Zimbabwe, Russian meddling in ours and politicians who have
contempt for the rule of law, the press and truth are so unsettling. These
events chip away at our trust in the foundations on which society is built -and
can be a big distraction. They are reminders that without trust, our way of
life couldn’t exist and that vigilance is also important. Trust but verify they
say. And, while I’m not so sure I trust Apple’s future prospects warrant a $1
Trillion valuation, I do trust you’re enjoying a donut, wherever you may be
today.
Happy
Friday!
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