Pay more attention to how someone acts vs. what they say

People will show you who they really are. Mark Twain once said “Actions speak louder than words, but not nearly as often.” I could write a dozen cookbooks on how to be the greatest chef in the world. But if my steaks are burnt, my eggs come out greasy and I under salt the green beans, I am not showing that I can back up what I’m selling. And you will see examples of this every day. When I was growing up, televangelists were everywhere. These guys (most were men) would cry and dance, beg and “heal,” pray and more, all in the name of the Lord. And they needed your money! They had so much important work to do, according to them, and only your money could let them do it. All the while, these folks were building mansions, flying private jets and living like kings. I am all for anyone making a wonderful living. But exploiting the faith of others as they did shows more about the kinds of people they were than all the sermons they delivered. You will see it with politics all the time as well. Money gets misappropriated toward some pet project that a Senator’s buddy works on instead of going to where it could make an actual difference and do some good. Or they will make millions on insider trading deals, all the while decrying the shrinking of the middle class. The lesson to learn here is, be vigilant. The old fable of the wolf in sheep’s clothing has been around for centuries for a reason. When someone tells you with their actions to be unworthy of your time and energy, believe them. They are just another boulder in your way as you walk your path.