S2-EP14: Doing the Right Thing, is Always The Right Thing.
An episode of the The Deep End with Eric Triplett podcast, hosted by Eric Triplett, titled "S2-EP14: Doing the Right Thing, is Always The Right Thing." was published on February 6, 2026 and runs 41 minutes.
February 6, 2026 ·41m · The Deep End with Eric Triplett
Episode Description
Eric reflects on the long-term rewards of personal integrity and taking full responsibility for professional mistakes. He shares how compensating a client for a lost fish, despite feeling taken advantage of, eventually led to a six-figure contract a year later. Another anecdote describes how returning a consultation fee after failing to follow through resulted in a massive project years down the line. Triplett argues that doing the right thing should be an identity rather than a business strategy, as it eliminates mental friction and builds a lasting reputation.
Key Takeaways:
- Adopt an identity of always doing the right thing, even when it is not easy or when others advise you to act defensively.
- Take full ownership of any failures or mistakes in your business or personal life and commit to fixing them at any cost.
- Identify and resolve "loose ends" from your past by reaching out to people you owe an apology or clarity to, regardless of how much time has passed.
- View the costs associated with correcting your errors as "tuition" for learning how to improve your systems and character.
- Focus on the long game of integrity to build a reputation that eventually attracts success and opportunities with minimal friction.
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