The Three Rules of Thumb are:
- Does this action attempt to deceive anyone or allow anyone to be deceived?
- Does this action gain or allow the gain of privilege or advantage to which I, or someone else would not otherwise be entitled?
- Would I be dissatisfied by the outcome if I were on the receiving end of this action?
If you answered “No” to each of these, you are good to go.
There is the “Golden Rule:” Do to others what you want others to do to you. (Because they will.) There is the Iron Rule:” Do to others before they can do to you. (Because they might.) And there is the “Brazen Rule:” Do to others and then leave. (Because it’s the only safe thing to do at that point.)
Love the fact that “metals” give us “guidance.”