# For personal success, the law should not be ignored Personal success should never come at the cost of ignoring the law. Compliance with the law is the foundation of the social contract and the basic responsibility of every citizen. Ignoring the law may bring: -Temporary benefits may be obtained in the short term, but legal sanctions will be faced in the long term -Prejudice to the principles of social fairness and justice -Destroy the social trust system -A devastating blow to personal reputation and career Truly sustainable success is based on legal compliance, achieved through integrity, competence and hard work. Many cases in history have shown that the success of seeking "shortcuts" outside the law is often short-lived and will eventually pay a price far beyond what is gained.