The Domino Effect

“The responsibility is all yours; no one can stop you from being honest or straightforward.” - Marcus Aurelius

In This Episode, We Get Stoic About:

A screenshot from a 2009 educational video posted to TH-cam by Stephen Morris has become a popular meme showcasing how the ‘Domino Effect’ works. In the meme, users label the first tiny domino with some insignificant event like “skipping class today” and then the last, large domino, with a life changing event such as “becoming homeless.” It’s a humorous way to illustrate how a small step in the wrong direction can have lasting impact on our lives. This is especially true for law enforcement. We discuss a personal story about how this can go terribly wrong on today’s podcast.


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Takeaways

• One small decision can have significant consequences, especially in law enforcement.
• Being honest and straightforward is crucial to maintaining integrity and avoiding negative outcomes.
• Avoiding honesty and choosing to cover up mistakes can lead to a chain of lies and destructive actions.
• Taking responsibility for one's actions and being willing to admit mistakes can soften the blow of negative consequences.

Until Next Time…out of role!