What if…?

So I had this thought the other day and the premise was, “What if everyone in the world could only tell the truth?”

Sounds pretty good right? I’m optimistic that I’m an optimist and that everyone would do the right thing when really needed to but then I thought about it more.

What if everyone in business couldn’t lie, how would that change the way business was done, poker tournaments, court rooms and principals offices. How would your life be better if you had only told the truth your whole life?

It wouldn’t be better and for fear of sounding like Gordon Gekko, lies are good. They keep the fabric of our society together, our relationships and our very lively hood.

Black and white just mixed into a grey area that we call life. Even with all of the charity and good intention, this world wouldn’t be as well off as it is if we were all perfect. I’m thankful that I’m not constantly being mugged or that everyone doesn’t act like they just got out of church.

The people in my life treat me with respect and I’ve at least learned enough to keep people away that I think are going to take me off balance or take advantage of me. Hope you do the same and remember to lie.