“The responsibility is all yours; no one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.” – Marcus Aurelius
In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:
A screenshot from a 2009 educational video posted to YouTube by Stephen Morris has become a popular meme showcasing how the ‘Domino Effect’ works. In the meme, users label the first tiny domino with some insignificant event like “skipping class today” and then the last, large domino, with a life changing event such as “becoming homeless.” It’s a humorous way to illustrate how a small step in the wrong direction can have lasting impact on our lives. This is especially true for law enforcement…Take Eugenio Pedraza, for example.
We discuss a real life example of the domino effect on today’s podcast!
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Takeaways:
The responsibility for honesty lies with the individual.
Small actions can lead to significant consequences.
Integrity is crucial in law enforcement.
One bad decision can snowball into a larger issue.
Marcus Aurelius's wisdom is relevant today.
Recognizing the domino effect can prevent disaster.
Personal stories illustrate broader truths.
Every day is a choice between honesty and dishonesty.
Identifying small issues can prevent larger problems.
Support organizations that help first responders.
Until Next Time…out of role!
The Domino Effect