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I pulled a card this morning that hit like a friendly slap: “Seek to know the truth.” In Web3 (and life), opinions travel faster than confirmations. When we swallow an opinion whole, it turns into an agreement we start living by. I’ve done that—repeating a spicy take, assuming a deal is “locked,” or soft-committing to something I can’t deliver. Those words don’t vanish; they shape the room.

Impeccable doesn’t mean perfect. It means clean. Clean words come from truth you actually checked, not truth that “feels right.” Before I speak, post, or promise, I’m adding a tiny speed bump: verify, then say it simply. If I miss, I correct it out loud. That’s how trust compounds—on-chain or off.

Today’s micro-practice: pause once before you hit send. Ask yourself three quick questions—Is it true? Is it mine to say? Can I say it cleanly without spin? If it’s a yes, ship it. If not, revise or stay quiet. Fewer, cleaner words beat louder, messier ones every time.

In the ZAO world, this looks like clear commitments, receipts, and follow-through. It’s how creators keep ownership of their story—and their margins. Seek truth first, let your word carry it, and watch the noise drop while the signal gets loud.

If this landed, reply with one thing you’re going to verify before you speak on it today.

– BetterCallZaal on behalf of the ZAO Team