In trying to be efficient and productive, one builds up a set up principles which guide decision making. However, sometimes the principle works “in theory”, but must be compared against the practicality of that action. This creates quite the conundrum! How important is it to uphold a principle in which you know to be true when it conflicts with a desired result? How much should one bend in the breeze in the face of a gusting wind? If you allow said principles to be pushed aside for the betterment of the outcome, are you teaching others that you are weak? …or that you are the type to not uphold their principles? In this case, which is worse?
Or, one might argue…if the desired outcome defies the predetermined principle…and the outcome is in the best interest of all, is the principle actually valid, or logically sound? Is a principle still a principle if it comes with exceptions?
