The best way to evaluate someone. Listen to what they are DOING instead of what they are saying.
When someone says they’re going to do something, it gives them satisfaction as though they already did it. They already get the validation from the people around them without doing anything.
What is rare is the person who EXECUTES!
Ideas are plenty but the person who finishes earns the respect. The respect from themselves and others.
I’ve gotten fooled in the past by listening to people who hype with big talks but when a reasonable time has passed but have nothing to show for it.
So, my principle is to trust the Doers and not the talkers. Because doing takes good habits and being consistent. Finish what you start.