The Cabrera Lab Podcast #73: Earn Your Own Trust—The Real Power of Integrity
Jul 2, 2025
Drs. Derek and Laura Cabrera dive into the often misunderstood concept of integrity, defining it as the alignment of words and actions. They discuss the pitfalls of overpromising and the importance of setting boundaries to maintain trust. By emphasizing that integrity is a skills-based practice, they explore daily strategies to enhance it, from mental models to tailored exercises. Highlighting its critical role in self-management and relationships, they illustrate how intentional practice can rapidly improve integrity and character.
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Integrity Is Alignment
- Integrity is alignment between what you say and what you do.
- You can change either side: do what you say or don't say what you won't do.
Don't Overpromise—Set Boundaries
- Overpromising creates integrity problems because people say more than they can do.
- Saying no or setting boundaries preserves integrity better than overcommitting.
Start With Your Relationship To Yourself
- Integrity begins as a relationship with yourself, not just others.
- When your words and actions align, you feel good about yourself and build character.