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Integrity isn’t about the performance. It’s about who you are when no one’s watching.
In this episode, I talk about what it means to live by your values quietly—without likes, applause, or recognition. From nurses who ran toward danger, to fans who cleaned a stadium, to leaders who walked away from power, these stories remind us that the most powerful acts of integrity are often invisible.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy teaches us that values aren’t about proving anything. They’re about living. So let’s explore what it means to choose kindness, generosity, and courage—not for the spotlight, but for the alignment.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Core idea: integrity is doing what matters without performance
02:20 – Growth in the age of likes and highlight reels
04:00 – Nurses who ran toward danger in Michigan
06:15 – A fundraiser for the family of the perpetrator
08:00 – Japanese fans cleaning up after the World Cup
09:30 – Robert F. Smith paying off student debt at Morehouse College
11:20 – George Washington giving away power
13:00 – Everyday client examples of quiet integrity
15:10 – Reflection: what values do you live only when watched?
16:40 – Final thoughts: when the doing is enough, you know it’s real
18:30 – Closing
