Practically, the line offers a sequence. First, find the necessary truth—brief, clear, and humane. Then give it cadence so it carries: repeat key words, anchor in a story, end with a promise. Finally, take the step that fulfills the promise: “I will schedule the meeting,” “I will change the policy,” “I will apologize.”
Small, enacted refrains accumulate into structure. Over time, the gap narrows not by louder talk but by faithful follow-through—the steady footfall that proves the bridge holds. [...]
