Shark Theory With Baylor Barbee

If your word doesn't mean something, neither does your ambition. Show Notes In this episode of Shark Theory, Baylor shares a simple story with a powerful lesson. After an incredible experience at a new Italian steakhouse in Dallas, Baylor told the hostess and waitress he would leave them a review. They had gone above and beyond. The service was excellent. He meant it when he said it. But he forgot. At 2:30 in the morning, he woke up remembering the promise he had made. Most people would roll over and say, "I'll do it tomorrow." But that wasn't what he said he would do. So he got up and left the review. Not to be dramatic. Not for applause. But because your word has to mean something. When you promise something, you're not promising to speak. You're promising to act. The etymology of "promise" means to send forth. To move something forward. To take action. A promise is an extension of your integrity. In a world where people are quick to complain but slow to praise, quick to agree but slow to follow through, y