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Guard Your Reputation But Don’t Idolize It: The 48 Laws of Peace

Guard Your Reputation But Don’t Idolize It: The 48 Laws of Peace

No. 5. Strike the right balance between building a good name and taking authentic actions.

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Sep 14, 2023
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Evan Lee

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. —Warren Buffet

At the dawn of civilization, reputation was a matter of survival. Your standing within your tribe helped determine your access to resources and assured others would protect you.

Fast forward to today, and reputation still plays a vital role.

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