Being responsible Quote by Marie Forleo
“To be responsible, keep your promises to others. To be successful, keep your promises to yourself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, 2019
Responsibility means honoring commitments to others; success demands self‑trust through personal promises.
In simple terms: Keep promises to others and yourself.
Key Takeaway
Honor commitments, trust yourself.
Themes
responsibility
self‑trust
integrity
success
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- teamwork
- goal setting
- personal growth
- leadership
Key Concepts
psychology
personal development
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you keep promises to yourself as reliably as to others?
- How does self‑trust impact your achievements?
A Different Perspective
Self‑trust can be fragile; external pressures may cause broken promises.
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