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There are many individuals that say, “I can’t”
There are many companies that say, “I can’t”
In life, I can’t, just means:
I haven’t learned enough to complete this, yet.
I haven’t developed the skill enough, yet.
A better thing to say is, I will but let me learn how first.
So many times we allow circumstances to bring us down. We don’t follow one simple rule, “WHEN YOU GET KNOCKED DOWN, GET BACK UP!” This video helps to illustrate this point. We hope you enjoy it.
I came across this story and this is a gem. In business, the businesses that will always last is a company that is honest and has ethical practices. However, ethics is not for wimps, it takes courage.
It’s Not Easy
Let’s be honest. Ethics is not for wimps.
It’s not easy being a good person.
It’s not easy to be honest when it might be costly, to play fair when others cheat, or to keep inconvenient promises.
It’s not easy to stand up for your beliefs and still respect differing viewpoints.
It’s not easy to control powerful impulses, to be accountable for our attitudes and actions, to tackle unpleasant tasks, or to sacrifice the now for later.
It’s not easy to bear criticism and learn from it without getting angry, to take advice, or to admit error.
It’s not easy to feel genuine remorse and apologize sincerely, or to accept apologies graciously and truly forgive.
It’s not easy to stop feeling like a victim, to resist cynicism, or to make the best of every situation.
It’s not easy to be consistently kind, to think of others first, to judge generously, or to give the benefit of the doubt.
It’s not easy to be grateful or to give without concern for reward or gratitude.
It’s not easy to fail and still keep trying, to learn from failure, to risk failing again, to start over, to lose with grace, or to be glad of another’s success.
It’s not easy to look at ourselves honestly and be accountable, to avoid excuses and rationalizations, or to resist temptations.
No, being a person of character isn’t easy. That’s why it’s such a lofty goal and an admirable achievement.
Michael Josephson
This is a really great site, check it out: www.charactercounts.org
