Character is like a bridge – If you have good character then it will take you across to the other side, if you don’t then it will drop you in the water.
Character
There are many traits that make up your character and over the next couple of posts I will discuss a separate trait that when combined with each other and adhered to will go a long way in developing success in your life.
The first trait is HONESTY
I believe Honesty is the key to our success. Ben Franklin once said, “Honesty is the best policy”.
One definition of honesty is when you speak the truth and act truthfully. Honesty is about being real with yourself and others about who you are. My father once told me that. “Character is what you do when no one is looking”. Do you do the same thing when they are looking? Ask yourself that?
Honesty allows people to take responsibility for their feelings and behaviors, owning them, and reaping benefits by doing so.
An honest person doesn’t do things that are morally wrong.
In business and in life if you are honest in your dealing with others, and you refuse to be deceitful or commit fraudulent acts then you will build trust in them which will lead to more openness. This will expand opportunities that you can pursue. Throughout my life I have been more open-minded speaking about subjects to people that I believe to be honest and trustworthy. It is the starting point of a relationship. Friendships and business associates are built on this area so it would behoove you to make this the Most important trait in your character development.
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This is just one of the first in this subject series and I will elaborate more in subsequent posts. Listen to my podcast: Kevin Kujan – Simply Speaking on Air
CS Lewis was a renown English writer who authored more than 30 books. He is best known for his writings on the Chronicles of Narnia. Lewis’s faith profoundly affected his work, and his wartime radio broadcasts on the subject of Christianity brought him wide acclaim. Lewis converted to theism in 1929 and that would play an important role in his life. Just a little background on the author of my above quote.
What is the first thing that comes to mind when someone says that you have integrity? You may not understand what they are referring to.
But what does it really mean to have integrity?
Motivational speaker that portrays the message of integrity with great attitude!
The Random House Dictionary defines integrity as: “Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. The state of being whole, entire or undiminished. A sound, unimpaired or perfect condition”.
What was the first Success tip that I wrote about – Honesty!
How do we get moral and ethical principles and why does that play such an important part in developing our character? It is important to follow the ideas and thoughts expressed in my writings and the writings of scholars.
Do we look at people as being perfect and what is soundness of moral character? Obviously no one is perfect but trying to maintain a good moral character I think should be most important in people. We all want others to look at us and think that we can be trusted and will make good judgements on their actions.
These are all traits that are vital or instrumental in becoming the person you want to become. Does this mean that one is perfect in all his actions and thoughts? That would be no. We all have our insecurities or failings. The first objective is to try to overcome your faults. I personally recommend that you begin by reading authors who build on all these traits so that you can come to an understanding on how they play a part in your life. In all my writings I want to express that this will not be an overnight accomplishment. I have been doing the things that I expose over the last 10 years. It is an ongoing experience that has its ups and downs.
One of my favorite quotes is by Winston Churchill, “A pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity, an optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.”
There is always something valuable that can be derived out of difficulty, adversity or change (barryfarber.com). What I am suggesting is that you continue to make incremental changes for the better through using the success tips that I write about. These are not tips that I have generated on my own accord, they are perceived through my readings and through video’s on different subjects. Vast amounts of very influential and powerful people not only performed acts that showed these traits but continue to live with them on a daily basis. Leaders of all walks of life continue to develop their characters to become better human beings in this world.
Honesty – Loyalty – Integrity The beginning three pillars of your journey to succeed.
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“Free to Focus” by Michael Hyatt
This book has many strategies that can be used to eliminate a lot of distractions and learn to focus on what really matters in your day to day life. In Chapter one page 41 Mr. Hyatt says,”Ask yourself what you want, how many hours you want to work, how many items you want on your task list, how many nights and weekends you want to work”. In subsequent paragraphs he lays out the reasons for your why! I like reading Michaels books because he is very practical and is a normal person both in his writings and what I have heard in his personal life.
“The Monk who Sold His Ferrari” by Robin S. Sharma
This is not only a fun read but it tells of a real life high powered lawyer who completely changed his life after a major heart attack almost killed him. He presents some simple profound lessons for personal growth. His advice will help you develop joyful thoughts, how to following your life’s calling and work on your self-discipline to be able to act with a new perspective on life.
As always I appreciate you taking the time to review my writings and it is my desire that you get something out of them that will help lead you to success.
Character is like a bridge – If you have good character then it will take you across to the other side, if you don’t then it will drop you in the water.
Character
There are many traits that make up your character and over the next couple of posts I will discuss a separate trait that when combined with each other and adhered to will go a long way in developing success in your life.
The first trait is HONESTY
I believe Honesty is the key to our success. Ben Franklin once said, “Honesty is the best policy”.
One definition of honesty is when you speak the truth and act truthfully. Honesty is about being real with yourself and others about who you are. My father once told me that. “Character is what you do when no one is looking”. Do you do the same thing when they are looking? Ask yourself that?
Honesty allows people to take responsibility for their feelings and behaviors, owning them, and reaping benefits by doing so.
An honest person doesn’t do things that are morally wrong.
In business and in life if you are honest in your dealing with others, and you refuse to be deceitful or commit fraudulent acts then you will build trust in them which will lead to more openness. This will expand opportunities that you can pursue. Throughout my life I have been more open-minded speaking about subjects to people that I believe to be honest and trustworthy. It is the starting point of a relationship. Friendships and business associates are built on this area so it would behoove you to make this the Most important trait in your character development.
If you like what you read and are interested in more articles that are related to this subject and other subjects that I write about then please subscribe to my email. You will get them sent to your email so that you won’t miss anything I write about.
By subscribing to my E-mail, you will receive a link to my book, “THE HABIT REVOLUTION: HOW TO BUILD HABITS THAT WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE AND YOUR VIEW OF THE WORLD“. It is sold on Amazon but it is yours to keep.
This is just one of the first in this subject series and I will elaborate more in subsequent posts. Listen to my podcast: Kevin Kujan – Simply Speaking on Air
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