The simple truth of matters is that “Cheaters Cheat!” That may seem overly simplistic to you at first. I ask you to think through things. Since by their actions and nature, they try to ‘game’ life. They look for shortcuts, exceptions and loopholes. You can not expect them to play fair in court, in talks, in agreements, since they cheat. Cheaters live ‘on the edge’. They are always trying to skirt the rules and get close to the boundaries or even go over the boundaries you set for them. Part of the reason for that is that 1) they test boundaries and 2) their limits are not the same ones you have. This living ‘on the edge’ of boundaries is often referred to as ‘brinkmanship’. The rules they operate by is that ‘if they can get away with it, then it is acceptable’. This way of thinking sinks into each of their relationships including business deals and politics. They believe that the normal rules do not apply to them. Rules are viewed as artificial restraints placed on them. Since they hate restraints and limits placed on them, they will fight them. (Yes, there is a twisted irony that some cheaters fight limits placed on them, yet will expect you to live well within the limits they place on you).
Do not expect them to keep their word. Do not expect them to fight fair. Do not expect them to be totally transparent. The reason….”cheaters cheat”.
Best Regards,
Jeff Murrah
