Throughout his career, Ernest Hemingway remained incredibly loyal to his friend and publisher, Charles Scribner. When Scribner passed on and his son took over the reins of his family's publishing company, the legendary writer welcomed the new air with a long personal letter.

In this letter was a list of life rules, one of them being his infamous line...

"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk: that will teach you to keep your mouth shut."

His advice is as relevant now as it was then. Under promise. Over deliver. Big mouths might get attention. But, it's the big maneuvers that build trust. Strive to be the kind of person that says less but does more.

May your actions surpass your words. May your reputation precede you.