Character
Character is the sum total of a person's values, beliefs and
personality. It is reflected in our behavior, in our actions. It
needs to be preserved more than the richest jewel in the world. To be
a winner takes character.
George Washington said, "I hope I shall always possess firmness and
virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most valuable of all
titles, the character of an honest man."
It is not the polls or public opinions but the character of the
leader that determines the course of history. There is no twilight
zone in integrity. The road to success has many pitfalls. It takes a
lot of character and effort not to fall into them. It also takes
character not to be disheartened by critics.
Character is a Combination
Character is a combination of integrity, unselfishness,
understanding, conviction,
courage, loyalty and respect. What is a pleasant personality with
character?
¨ It is a class by itself.
¨ It is composure.
¨ It is poise.
¨ It is surefootedness and confidence without arrogance.
¨ It is being considerate.
¨ It is never making excuses.
¨ It is knowing that courtesy and good manners take many small
sacrifices.
¨ It is learning from past mistakes.
¨ It has nothing to do with money or blue blood.
¨ It never builds itself by destroying others.
¨ It is substance, not just form.
¨ It can walk with the elite and yet maintain the common touch.
¨ It is a gentle word, a kind look and a good-natured smile.
¨ It is the secret pride that stands against tyranny.
¨ It is comfortable with itself and others.
¨ It is the classic touch that gives the winning edge.
¨ It works wonders.
¨ It accomplishes miracles.
¨ It is easy to recognize, hard to define.
¨ It is accepting responsibility.
¨ It is humility.
¨ It is graciousness in victory and defeat.
¨ It is not fame and fortune.
¨ It is not a plaque.
¨ It is permanent.
¨ It is intangible.
¨ It is being courteous and polite without being subservient.
¨ It is being classy without being corky.
¨ It is self-discipline and knowledge.
¨ It is self-contained.
¨ It is a gracious winner and an understanding loser.
More difficult than success itself is; how we handle success. Many
people know how to become successful but after they become
successful, they don't know how to handle it That is why ability and
character go hand in hand. Ability will get you success, character
will keep you successful.
We don't unfold or discover ourselves , we create and build ourselves
into the kind of person we want to be.
Character building starts from infancy and goes on until death.
Character does not need success. It is success. Just like a gardener
has to keep weeding to prevent weeds from eating the life of the
garden, we need to keep building and developing our character by
weeding out our faults.
Adversity Builds and/or Reveals Character
Under adverse circumstances, some people break records and others
break down.
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor can you get the finest
steel without putting it through fire. Similarly, adversity reveals a
person's character and introduces it to himself.
There is a saying that came from Russia: "A hammer shatters glass but
forges steel."
There is a lot of truth in it. Are we made of glass or steel? It is
the same hammer. Just like carbon determines the quality of steel,
character determines the quality of man.
--Author UnknownCharacter is the sum total of a person's values, beliefs and
personality. It is reflected in our behavior, in our actions. It
needs to be preserved more than the richest jewel in the world. To be
a winner takes character.
George Washington said, "I hope I shall always possess firmness and
virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most valuable of all
titles, the character of an honest man."
It is not the polls or public opinions but the character of the
leader that determines the course of history. There is no twilight
zone in integrity. The road to success has many pitfalls. It takes a
lot of character and effort not to fall into them. It also takes
character not to be disheartened by critics.
Character is a Combination
Character is a combination of integrity, unselfishness,
understanding, conviction,
courage, loyalty and respect. What is a pleasant personality with
character?
¨ It is a class by itself.
¨ It is composure.
¨ It is poise.
¨ It is surefootedness and confidence without arrogance.
¨ It is being considerate.
¨ It is never making excuses.
¨ It is knowing that courtesy and good manners take many small
sacrifices.
¨ It is learning from past mistakes.
¨ It has nothing to do with money or blue blood.
¨ It never builds itself by destroying others.
¨ It is substance, not just form.
¨ It can walk with the elite and yet maintain the common touch.
¨ It is a gentle word, a kind look and a good-natured smile.
¨ It is the secret pride that stands against tyranny.
¨ It is comfortable with itself and others.
¨ It is the classic touch that gives the winning edge.
¨ It works wonders.
¨ It accomplishes miracles.
¨ It is easy to recognize, hard to define.
¨ It is accepting responsibility.
¨ It is humility.
¨ It is graciousness in victory and defeat.
¨ It is not fame and fortune.
¨ It is not a plaque.
¨ It is permanent.
¨ It is intangible.
¨ It is being courteous and polite without being subservient.
¨ It is being classy without being corky.
¨ It is self-discipline and knowledge.
¨ It is self-contained.
¨ It is a gracious winner and an understanding loser.
More difficult than success itself is; how we handle success. Many
people know how to become successful but after they become
successful, they don't know how to handle it That is why ability and
character go hand in hand. Ability will get you success, character
will keep you successful.
We don't unfold or discover ourselves , we create and build ourselves
into the kind of person we want to be.
Character building starts from infancy and goes on until death.
Character does not need success. It is success. Just like a gardener
has to keep weeding to prevent weeds from eating the life of the
garden, we need to keep building and developing our character by
weeding out our faults.
Adversity Builds and/or Reveals Character
Under adverse circumstances, some people break records and others
break down.
A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor can you get the finest
steel without putting it through fire. Similarly, adversity reveals a
person's character and introduces it to himself.
There is a saying that came from Russia: "A hammer shatters glass but
forges steel."
There is a lot of truth in it. Are we made of glass or steel? It is
the same hammer. Just like carbon determines the quality of steel,
character determines the quality of man.
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