Integrity Quote by David Allen
““A great way to think about what your principles are is to complete this sentence: “I would give others totally free rein to do this as long as they . . .””
About This Quote
Source Book: Getting Things Done, David Allen, 2001
Principles are clarified by imagining giving others unrestricted freedom within them.
In simple terms: Define principles by imagined freedom.
Key Takeaway
Test principles through imagined autonomy.
Themes
principles
freedom
ethics
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- leadership
- team building
- personal development
Key Concepts
self‑management
philosophy
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you allow others to do?
- How does freedom test your values?
A Different Perspective
Principles may be misinterpreted.
![“[Research] suggests that what we think of as free will is largely an illusion: much of the time, we are simply operating on automatic pilot, and the way we think and act – and how well we think and act on the spur of the moment – are a lot more susceptible to outside influences than we realize.” quote by Malcolm Gladwell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f7/malcolm-gladwell-348_free-will_research-suggests-that-what-we-think-of_133351.jpg)
![“I think a lot of people in my circle are thinking that way or see the movie [Into the Forest] and then really think that way. I think it's hopefully tapping into sort of a consciousness right now in regards to our society's relationship with the environment and our own and our disconnect from it…” quote by Ellen Page](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/115/ellen-page-2745_circles_i-think-a-lot-of-people-in-my-circle-are_66960.jpg)
