Secrets of the Rich _ 04

Secret 04

Always Put It in Writing

You’re not a kid anymore, you no longer believe in pinky promises.

As adults we figured out ways to make sure people held their end of the bargain. Yes, there is a such thing as a handshake deal, but it’s been way to long and way too many people got screwed over by them, so why take the risk?!

The rich always put it in writing, while the poor believe in some sort of reinterpreted imaginary nobility. Here’s the truth:

Circumstances change and everyone is just trying to protect themselves!

And so should you!

Your boss asks you to do something extra at work, make sure you have emails.

Your supervisor approves a course of action that didn’t go as planned, make sure you have receipts.

Any deal you make, anything that can possibly come crushing on you that’s not actually under your control, put it in writing.

When everything is transparent, people are forced to be honest.