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Keep 3 Small Promises
Trust is built by small promises kept — start with 3 this week.
Goal
Rebuild trust via small keepable promises, not grand commitments that get excused.
Steps
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Write 3 small promises you can keep at 100% this week.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You reclaim self-trust as a promise-keeper.
Evidence base
School: Trust Research
Founders: Stephen Covey · David Maister (2006)
Covey — Speed of Trust: trust account; Maister — trust equation.
Keywords
#trust#الثقة#covey#maister#promise#وعد#vulnerability#social#behavioral#reliability#وعود صغيرة#مصداقية#small-promises#trust-account#speed-of-trust#keeping-commitments#reliability-building#self-trust#under-promise-over-deliver#dependability#الوفاء بوعود صغيرة#حساب الثقة يتراكم#small-kept-promises#reliability-signal#trust-account-deposit
Frequently asked questions
How long does "Keep 3 Small Promises" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.
When will I notice the effect of "Keep 3 Small Promises"?
You reclaim self-trust as a promise-keeper. In the short term: Your circle starts entrusting you with bigger tasks.
Is "Keep 3 Small Promises" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Trust Research (Stephen Covey, David Maister (2006)). Covey — Speed of Trust: trust account; Maister — trust equation.
Is "Keep 3 Small Promises" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Beginner. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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