Character is the Loudest Voice

WHO is better than WHAT.

Often times we forget the real meaning of success, or of life for that matter. We, as human beings get so wrapped-up in getting to the top, having nice homes and cars, and reaching a certain level of status that we often forget WHO we are. So, where does character come in to the equation?

Albert Einstein once said, “Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value.” What does that mean to YOU?

A couple of months ago I had the privilege to attend the funeral of my wife’s Grandmother (Concepcion). I say it was a privilege because she was a great woman and lived to be 101 years old. She had no worldly possessions, no stocks or bonds, no house in the Hamptons. She was VALUED because of WHOM she was, not what she had or had achieved (although, 101 years is definitely a milestone many wish they could achieve).

People we come into contact with throughout our lives remember the YOU as the person. No matter the situation, person values such as honesty, integrity, and love stand out most often.

My challenge to YOU is to make a difference in someone’s life by making a difference in YOUR life. If you strive to live a valued life of kindness, honesty, and integrity, YOU will leave an important legacy. That legacy is the legacy of who YOU are which will quickly equate to what YOU can give to people. The greatest of all gifts…YOU.

Josh Brody is the President and CEO of Corporate Guidance Solutions, a consulting firm specializing in helping organizations and individuals realize their potential and enhance their performance.

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