Doing what you say
I know life does not owe me an easy time. I know things can't always be good for me, but damn, things would be so much easier for everyone if people just did what they said they would. I know that things can come up. Unexpected things. It happens. Plans can change, and sometimes it is completely out of your control. But when it is in your control, stick to your guns. Do what you say you are going to do. Other people you know and care about make plans around what you say you are going to do. And if life does get in the way and changes things, at least be courteous enough to give the other people involved enough time to change their plans accordingly. Its just simple respect.