What price does a leader pay? not has the trust and respect of his or her constituents? What does an employee lose if he has a careless and unreliable reputation? And what’s the downside of being a friend who is known as a taker? The fact is that moral character can bring a significant advantage in your life.
like you not If you think moral character is priceless, you’re not thinking.
Beyond Talent: How Moral Character Sets Winners Apart
If you are a virtuous person or organization, you will receive untold benefits all aspects of your life. Consider the following rewards:
Create meaningful relationships. It’s not every day that you meet someone who is extremely honest, caring and giving; someone who strives for excellence, lives with honor and integrity, and brings out the best in you. Jim Rohn, entrepreneur and author, said, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” So make sure you surround yourself with these people.
Strengthen leadership performance. Great leaders achieve success by reaching for the stars, encouraging teamwork, fostering win-win relationships, and demanding the best efforts from everyone. Formidable leaders win the support of their voters by earning their trust and respect. This is achieved through powerful ideas, personal expertise and impeccable integrity, rather than through position or ‘gaining rank’. You can’t convince your voters because you have an impressive title. Great leaders put moral character first.
Give your career a boost. Personal branding isn’t so much a marketing exercise as it is becoming the best person you can be. That means investing in yourself, living a life of honor and integrity, and adding maximum value where you work. As John Wooden, the legendary college basketball coach, said, “Be more concerned about your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is only what others think you are.”
Build a thriving business. Companies with a moral compass do what is right – period! They will not sacrifice a relationship for mere short-term gain. As such, they don’t need to promote their business as much as others because word of mouth does the selling for them. This translates into a significant competitive advantage.
Provide peace of mind. Some people are rich, but their relationships are bad. They have a big title at work, but are not really a father or mother at home. They are successful, but everyone knows how they achieved that success. Maybe that’s why they don’t sleep well. What some people overlook in their quest for power, fame and fortune is that following your conscience and having inner peace clearly outweighs the material rewards you receive along the way. Good night.
Make yourself proud. The real reward for a good life is not the fame and fortune that comes with success, but rather the knowledge that you earned it the right way. You held yourself to a high standard and never compromised your ideals. You did not choose the easy route, but the honorable path. You fought hard to achieve your dreams, and you did so with dignity and grace. By doing this you brought honor to your family, you earned the respect of your friends, and most importantly, you made yourself proud. Bravo!
Create a meaningful life. You have the option to define your life as you see fit, or to go with the flow and let it define it for you. Make a conscious effort to make a difference and strive to become the best person you can be. After all, moral character is the DNA of success and happiness.
Moral Character: The Ultimate Advantage in Life
Although the case for a virtuous person is compelling, it is not given the emphasis it deserves. Some people belittle moral character by regarding it as soft and vague. The truth is that moral character is not an abstract, theoretical, idealistic goal that is forever beyond your reach. Character, or the lack thereof, is inherent in every action you take and influences everything you do. It is the nerve center that controls your behavior: it determines the strength of your relationships, the success of your career and even the meaning of your life.
If we want to live in a world where there is a clear distinction between good and evil, where decency triumphs over evil, and where good people come out on top, moral character must be given the attention it deserves. Unleash the power of moral character. It will give you a significant advantage in life.
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Additional reading:
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Living with a purpose
A promise is a promise
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Take ownership by taking responsibility
Are you blurring the lines between good and evil?
Honor yourself: live with integrity
Never lower your personal standards. Never!
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