Everything you do either adds up or takes away. Nothing is neutral. One of your main jobs in life is to be sure that everything you do builds and improves your reputation as an excellent person. The fourth corollary of the Law of Reputation is competence. There is perhaps nothing that will enhance your reputation more than becoming known for doing excellent work. In the final analysis, this will largely determine the amount of respect that people have for you, the amount of money you are paid, the speed at which you are advanced or promoted, and the quality of your life.
