Student Success Statement

"Honesty is the cornerstone of character. The honest man or woman seeks not merely to avoid criminal or illegal acts, but to be scrupulously fair, upright, fearless in both action and expression. Honesty pays dividends both in dollars and in peace of mind."

B.C. Forbes

You shouldn't just be honest to avoid criminal and illegal acts but to be morally right all the time. If you are then you'll feel good about yourself.

Honesty

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Honesty is always the best policy. Employers need to know that they can trust you with everything from company credits cars to trade secrets. How can you work honestly? You demonstrate integrity every day that you do your own homework and resist the temptation to cheat on exams.

What is honesty?

• Honesty is telling the truth.
• Honesty is straightforward conduct.
• Honesty is being sincere, truthful, trustworthy, honorable, fair, genuine, and loyal with integrity.

You are being honest when you..

• Do your homework
• Tell a fried the truth
• Explain the real reason you didn't turn in your homework
• Keep your eyes on your own paper
• Clean up your room after making a promise
• Give the cashier the extra money she gave you by mistake
• Write a report in your own words instead of copying
• Admit you made a mistake
• Keep a friend's secret
• Turn in a wallet full of money that you found

What are the 3 magic keys to inving your life with integrity? 

• Honesty: I chose this because its important to be yourself & never lie to others.
• Ambition: Its important to follow your dreams.
• Responsibility: Never forget to do what you have to do and that you are resposible for your own actions.

Walk The Talk

The video was saying that we should do what we think is right according to our beliefs and not to do what ever others are doing and not to follow the crowd. It said to be honest and dependable. It said that we should do whats right rather than whats in.