I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. -Henry David Thoreau
Consider the following. We humans are social beings. We come into the world as the result of others' actions. We survive here in dependence on others. Whether we like it or not, there is hardly a moment of our lives when we do not benefit from others' activities. For this reason it is hardly surprising that most of our happiness arises in the context of our relationships with others. -HH The Dali Lama
- At the beginning of any client relationship, I communicate clearly the terms of our working agreement and clarify the expectations of both parties.
- I will accurately represent my skills, recognizing my limitations.
- I will acquire and maintain professional competence, and continue to expand my professional knowledge and technical skills.
- I will accept responsibility for all work I do, admit mistakes and do whatever is possible to rectify.
- I will maintain accurate and sufficient records of all client work.
- I will safeguard and protect all private and confidential information entrusted to me or obtained in the course of any working relationship.
- I will not use any confidential information gained through my professional association with colleagues for personal benefit of any sort.
- I will not engage in unfair business trade practices.
- I will diligently exercise integrity, truth and rigorous honesty in all areas relating to my business and professional responsibilities.
- I will strive to do good as I do well.
- I will be accepting of others' opinions, values, beliefs and acknowledge they are as valid as my own.
- I am sensitive to cultural values and beliefs and celebrate diversity... accepting that the opinions and values of others are as valid as my own.
- I will work only with my ideal clients. When I work with those who value and appreciate my services and skills, the positivity our relationship creates for one another also makes the world a better place.
