In a small workshop along a busy road in Port Harcourt, there was a mechanic everyone seemed to trust. His shop wasn't the biggest. His tools weren't the newest. But customers kept coming. One day, a businessman brought in his car for repairs. After inspection, the mechanic quoted a price. The businessman agreed and left. A few hours later, while fixing the problem, the mechanic discovered that the repair would cost much less than he originally estimated. His apprentice looked surprised. "Oga, the customer already agreed to the higher amount," he said. The mechanic paused. Then he replied, "Yes, but that's not what the job costs." When the customer returned, the mechanic charged the lower amount. The businessman was confused. "You could have kept the extra money. I wouldn't have known." The mechanic smiled. "But I would have known." Years later, people still talked about that moment. Not because of the money. But because trust is rare. And once people trust you, they remember. In a world where many are looking for shortcuts, honesty often feels like the longer road. But the longer road usually lasts longer. The mechanic understood something powerful: A quick profit can disappear. A good reputation can feed generations. That's why some people attract opportunities wherever they go. Not because they are lucky. But because others know they can be trusted. When people think of your name, what is the first quality you hope comes to mind?
