On October 11th this episode urges a simple daily aspiration: act with integrity even when no one is watching. Quoting Marcus Aurelius and the Daily Stoic, it argues that honesty should be obvious in our presence, not announced with prefatory claims.

If you must preface your statements with promises of honesty, that habit undermines trust. Instead, cultivate a reputation for truth so your words and actions speak for you, benefiting both yourself and those around you.