Integrity
The other day, my wife watched in shock as a woman side-swiped a car in a parking lot, then did a 14 point turn to hightail it out of there. We discussed how un-cool this was and postulated that she was in a hurry to get home/Starbucks/the gym/nowhere; and leaving a note was beyond her conscience.
A few years ago I found my car had been side-swiped during the night, but on the windshield there was a note. It read something to the effect, “Sorry I backed into your car, please call Joey at 555…” While I was bummed to have a dented car I was impressed that the guy left a note. When I called Joey’s number, his Dad answered and said that Joey wasn’t feeling well but that he was sure to call me back.
Joey did call me back and had his insurance cover the damage. We talked briefly and it turned out we had mutual friends. I was saddened to hear that Joey died not long after that of pneumatic complications. Looking back on it, I am even more impressed by the integrity Joey displayed by doing the right thing.
Doing what is right may not affect you directly but it will contribute to the decisions those that you effect will make.
