Bloomberg practiced what he preached. After being elected mayor of New York City, he refused a $15 million city tax break that his company had already qualified for, waived fees for Bloomberg terminals that city agencies had under contract, and never charged taxpayers for personal expenses. He contrasted this with unnamed politicians who charged hundreds of thousands in golf cart fees to their security teams. The point was simple: integrity isn't just about following rules — it's about protecting your reputation as the most valuable asset you own.