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Recently I stumbled across a social media\u00a0post on tuna fishing practices. The video was posted with the line ‚If you’re gonna eat tuna, please know how it is caught‘. Damn right. What I found curious is that it was posted by a senior management member of a company, that\u00a0produces mostly in Asia. From what I know they try to maintain certain standards, but working conditions could most certainly be better.<\/p>\n
At what point is it okay to ignore the own glass-house and throw stones?<\/strong><\/p>\n Another example: I saw a post about a free sign-up for an online yoga conference. I signed up, followed the link and immediately was asked to upgrade for just 65$! Hm… Just because these foot-in-the-door practices are available, is it okay for us to use them? I realize events cost money and need to be paid for. But preaching truth, honesty and non-coveting in yoga class while resorting to marketing techniques to sell them \u2013 is that ethical?<\/p>\n Where to you draw the line between having to make a living and doing the right thing? I know I struggle with it.\u00a0Considering\u00a0all the information that’s available through media these days – who do you believe? It makes it so easy for us to hide behind excuses.<\/p>\n Here’s a\u00a0hitlist of justifications and ways to avoid them:<\/p>\n 1) It’s not like I’m breaking the law.<\/strong> Unfortunately we’ve come to think that everything that’s legal is also okay. If you’re searching for a loophole, you’re already a dick. Personally I am a little concerned how we feel we need to create more and more laws, simply because people have forgotten to evaluate their actions based on ethics rather than laws. When it comes to ethics: create\u00a0your own laws.<\/strong><\/p>\n 2) Others are doing the same or much worse things.<\/strong> Hiding behind others is always a comfortable, nice way to divert attention. Does it justify being an asshole? Not really. Live up to your own standards, not to the standards of others.<\/strong><\/p>\n 3) It’s not my responsibility<\/strong> … to save the world, … to change company policies, … to fix a situation in a far off country. Well, guess what: It is. As little and insignificant as it may seem, there is always something you can do. If you stand for any values at all, then do it: stand for them.<\/strong><\/p>\n It’s time to\u00a0reclaim our values, our responsibility and our power.<\/p>\n Recently I stumbled across a social media\u00a0post on tuna fishing practices. The video was posted with the line ‚If you’re gonna eat tuna, please know how it is caught‘. Damn right. What I found curious is that it was posted by a senior management member of a company, that\u00a0produces mostly in Asia. 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It's about performance, about brands, about beaches\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "General"","block_context":{"text":"General","link":"https:\/\/www.clemensfrede.com\/de\/category\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.clemensfrede.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.clemensfrede.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.png?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.clemensfrede.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.png?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.clemensfrede.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.png?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.clemensfrede.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.png?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.clemensfrede.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/lavender.png?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":4346,"url":"https:\/\/www.clemensfrede.com\/de\/recognizing-dependencies\/ ","url_meta":{"origin":2015,"position":3},"title":"Abh\u00e4ngigkeiten erkennen","author":"Clemens","date":"Friday, der 25. 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Is it okay to be manipulative for the sake of profitability?<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Beach\"](\"https:\/\/www.clemensfrede.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/IMG_9622-150x150.jpg\")
We must start in our own yard.\u00a0It may not always be easy and we may only be able to contribute in small doses, but we can. \u00a0Look at yourself, before pointing the finger at others. Then lead by example with your head held high.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"