Character

Concern
…begins by calculating carefully the cost of getting involved in the needs of others, and then acts to become involved thoroughly, seeking to meet whatever needs possible.

Purpose
…begins by deciding what clear goal or target I want to achieve, and then acts resolutely and consistently without quitting until the desired end is attained.

Appreciation
…begins by discovering how to observe and recognize others’ good work or good effort, and then acts to mention such work or effort, compliment, and express sincere thanks.

Adaptability
…begins by learning for whom I should be willing to make changes, and then acts to fit myself, my priorities, and my deeds with those of that person or persons.

Confidence
…begins by evaluating realistically, and accepting my true abilities, and then acts positively to believe that I can and, within reason, will succeed in the use of those abilities, even though others may not agree.

Adaptability
…begins by learning for whom I should be willing to make changes, and then acts to fit myself, my priorities, and my deeds with those of that person or persons.

Diligence
…begins by determining and fully understanding the task before me, and then acts to apply myself to the task with unremitting attention until I have completed it as well as I am able.

Cooperation
…begins by understanding after careful consideration with whom I should associate or work toward a specified goal, and then acts to reach that goal successfully for mutual benefit.

Compassion
…begins by observing the suffering of others, identifies with that suffering as if it were my own, and then acts to alleviate the cause of the suffering and restore emotional balance.

Humility
…begins by gaining a proper, realistic self-esteem, thinking neither too highly nor too lowly of self, and then acts consciously to take a lower place than others.

Equitableness
…begins by understanding the value of others, and then acts toward others in a fair and balanced manner, not treating everyone equally (as though exactly the same), but discarding all types of favoritism.

Cooperation
…begins by understanding after careful consideration with whom I should associate or work toward a specified goal, and then acts to reach that goal successfully for mutual benefit.

Patience
…begins by feeling the pain of suffering, the emotional upheaval of adversity or anger, and then acts to take charge of those feelings and keep myself under control.

Commitment
…begins by gaining ample understanding of a specific pursuit or belief, and then acts to obligate or emotionally compel myself to begin and continue in that pursuit or belief.

Truthfulness
…begins by understanding that certain concepts and facts have been shown to be true, and then acts consistently to base my words and actions on only those concepts and facts.

Concern
…begins by calculating carefully the cost of getting involved in the needs of others, and then acts to become involved thoroughly, seeking to meet whatever needs possible.

Integrity
…begins by understanding the need for consistent oneness in every area of life: spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional; and then acts to ensure that such unbroken completeness is always true of me.

Patience
…begins by feeling the pain of suffering, the emotional upheaval of adversity or anger, and then acts to take charge of those feelings and keep myself under control.

Diligence
…begins by determining and fully understanding the task before me, and then acts to apply myself to the task with unremitting attention until I have completed it as well as I am able.

Temperance
…begins by recognizing my individual desires, passions, and sensual appetites, and then acts to master not only the deeds involved, but also the thoughts that lead to those deeds.

Integrity
…begins by understanding the need for consistent oneness in every area of life: spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional; and then acts to ensure that such unbroken completeness is always true of me.

Determination
…begins by becoming aware of a reasonable goal within my individual limits that I want intensely, and then acts to decide firmly on that goal and work conscientiously toward attainment of it.

Dependability
…begins by understanding that others rely on me to do what I say I will do, and then acts to be sure every commitment is met on time and in the most complete manner possible for me.

Courage
…begins by determining what convictions of right and wrong I should hold with no likelihood of change, and then acts to shun fear of others, standing up strongly for those convictions.

Compassion
…begins by observing the suffering of others, identifies with that suffering as if it were my own, and then acts to alleviate the cause of the suffering and restore emotional balance.

Concern
…begins by calculating carefully the cost of getting involved in the needs of others, and then acts to become involved thoroughly, seeking to meet whatever needs possible.

Perseverance
…begins by being aware of the fact that there will be difficulties in a planned undertaking, and then acts to move through those difficulties, no matter how severe, sticking with the undertaking to the end.

Purpose
…begins by deciding what clear goal or target I want to achieve, and then acts resolutely and consistently without quitting until the desired end is attained.

Concern
…begins by calculating carefully the cost of getting involved in the needs of others, and then acts to become involved thoroughly, seeking to meet whatever needs possible.

Cooperation
…begins by understanding after careful consideration with whom I should associate or work toward a specified goal, and then acts to reach that goal successfully for mutual benefit.

Virtue
…begins by comprehending that there is a clear, absolute standard of right and wrong, and then acts to bring every area of life into conformity to that absolute standard.

Appreciation
…begins by discovering how to observe and recognize others’ good work or good effort, and then acts to mention such work or effort, compliment, and express sincere thanks.

Consistency
…begins by determining what I profess to believe is right and wrong, and then acts to bring my behavior and speech into harmony with what I profess to myself and to others.

Adaptability
…begins by learning for whom I should be willing to make changes, and then acts to fit myself, my priorities, and my deeds with those of that person or persons.

Perseverance
…begins by being aware of the fact that there will be difficulties in a planned undertaking, and then acts to move through those difficulties, no matter how severe, sticking with the undertaking to the end.

Humility
…begins by gaining a proper, realistic self-esteem, thinking neither too highly nor too lowly of self, and then acts consciously to take a lower place than others.

Attentiveness
…begins by finding out on whom or what I should concentrate at a given time, and then acts to focus my thinking undividedly on that person or object for the required time.

Courage
…begins by determining what convictions of right and wrong I should hold with no likelihood of change, and then acts to shun fear of others, standing up strongly for those convictions.

Fearlessness
…begins by sensing anxiety or strong concern caused by real or anticipated danger, and then acts to perform what is necessary and more important than the feeling of fear.

Deference
…begins by understanding whose wishes, opinions, or judgment must be valued, and then acts to give courteous respect to those wishes, opinions, and judgments, submitting to them graciously.

Kindness
…begins by observing and recognizing the needs of others, and then acts to meet whatever needs it is able to meet, with no strings attached and no expectation of any kind of return.

Appreciation
…begins by discovering how to observe and recognize others’ good work or good effort, and then acts to mention such work or effort, compliment, and express sincere thanks.

Diligence
…begins by determining and fully understanding the task before me, and then acts to apply myself to the task with unremitting attention until I have completed it as well as I am able.

Resourcefulness
…begins by acknowledging a goal or project’s need to succeed, and then acts to find and use supplies and means (resources) to attain the goal or project’s end without undue expense.

Confidence
…begins by evaluating realistically, and accepting my true abilities, and then acts positively to believe that I can and, within reason, will succeed in the use of those abilities, even though others may not agree.

Cooperation
…begins by understanding after careful consideration with whom I should associate or work toward a specified goal, and then acts to reach that goal successfully for mutual benefit.

Compassion
…begins by observing the suffering of others, identifies with that suffering as if it were my own, and then acts to alleviate the cause of the suffering and restore emotional balance.

Commitment
…begins by gaining ample understanding of a specific pursuit or belief, and then acts to obligate or emotionally compel myself to begin and continue in that pursuit or belief.

Loyalty
…begins by understanding to whom and to what I owe my allegiance or faithfulness, and then acts to remain faithful and true, firm in all of my affections and promises.

Discernment
…begins by gaining an understanding of how to sift facts, and then acts to separate them correctly, deciding which are needed, choosing the superior and rejecting the inferior.

Compassion
…begins by observing the suffering of others, identifies with that suffering as if it were my own, and then acts to alleviate the cause of the suffering and restore emotional balance.

Determination
…begins by becoming aware of a reasonable goal within my individual limits that I want intensely, and then acts to decide firmly on that goal and work conscientiously toward attainment of it.

Commitment
…begins by gaining ample understanding of a specific pursuit or belief, and then acts to obligate or emotionally compel myself to begin and continue in that pursuit or belief.

Determination
…begins by becoming aware of a reasonable goal within my individual limits that I want intensely, and then acts to decide firmly on that goal and work conscientiously toward attainment of it.

Prudence
…begins by recognizing fully the consequences of a given deed or course of action, and then acts to govern myself to do only what is right, regardless of what others may choose to do.

Humility
…begins by gaining a proper, realistic self-esteem, thinking neither too highly nor too lowly of self, and then acts consciously to take a lower place than others.

Self-Control
…begins by learning to recognize my impulses, emotions, desires, or “itches” that need restraint, and then acts to take power over self, reining them in consistently without being reminded.

Honesty
…begins by giving thoughtful attention to understanding what reality is in the situation, and then acts to avoid any slightest attempt in word or deed to deceive others about the reality for even a moment.

Purpose
…begins by deciding what clear goal or target I want to achieve, and then acts resolutely and consistently without quitting until the desired end is attained.

Integrity
…begins by understanding the need for consistent oneness in every area of life: spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional; and then acts to ensure that such unbroken completeness is always true of me.

Virtue
…begins by comprehending that there is a clear, absolute standard of right and wrong, and then acts to bring every area of life into conformity to that absolute standard.

Concern
…begins by calculating carefully the cost of getting involved in the needs of others, and then acts to become involved thoroughly, seeking to meet whatever needs possible.

Forgiveness
…begins by recognizing that another person has wronged me, resenting that person for what was done, and then acts to give up my resentment completely, and express my action in words to the one who wronged me.

Observance
…begins by learning how to pay attention, noticing details with keen and quick perception, and then acts to take a patient look at people and circumstances in order to help in any way needed.

Forgiveness
…begins by recognizing that another person has wronged me, resenting that person for what was done, and then acts to give up my resentment completely, and express my action in words to the one who wronged me.

Virtue
…begins by comprehending that there is a clear, absolute standard of right and wrong, and then acts to bring every area of life into conformity to that absolute standard.

Cooperation
…begins by understanding after careful consideration with whom I should associate or work toward a specified goal, and then acts to reach that goal successfully for mutual benefit.

Self-Control
…begins by learning to recognize my impulses, emotions, desires, or “itches” that need restraint, and then acts to take power over self, reining them in consistently without being reminded.

Fearlessness
…begins by sensing anxiety or strong concern caused by real or anticipated danger, and then acts to perform what is necessary and more important than the feeling of fear.

Confidence
…begins by evaluating realistically, and accepting my true abilities, and then acts positively to believe that I can and, within reason, will succeed in the use of those abilities, even though others may not agree.

Fairness
…begins by learning where the line of impartiality lies in any situation, and then acts to hold that line without personal interests, prejudice, and favoritism while doing what is best for all involved.

Respect
…begins by understanding whom I should value or consider worthy of high regard, and then acts to show in word, deed, and dress that I do appreciate and highly esteem those individuals.

Dependability
…begins by understanding that others rely on me to do what I say I will do, and then acts to be sure every commitment is met on time and in the most complete manner possible for me.

Purpose
…begins by deciding what clear goal or target I want to achieve, and then acts resolutely and consistently without quitting until the desired end is attained.

Commitment
…begins by gaining ample understanding of a specific pursuit or belief, and then acts to obligate or emotionally compel myself to begin and continue in that pursuit or belief.

Resourcefulness
…begins by acknowledging a goal or project’s need to succeed, and then acts to find and use supplies and means (resources) to attain the goal or project’s end without undue expense.

Attentiveness
…begins by finding out on whom or what I should concentrate at a given time, and then acts to focus my thinking undividedly on that person or object for the required time.

Resourcefulness
…begins by acknowledging a goal or project’s need to succeed, and then acts to find and use supplies and means (resources) to attain the goal or project’s end without undue expense.

Compassion
…begins by observing the suffering of others, identifies with that suffering as if it were my own, and then acts to alleviate the cause of the suffering and restore emotional balance.

Commitment
…begins by gaining ample understanding of a specific pursuit or belief, and then acts to obligate or emotionally compel myself to begin and continue in that pursuit or belief.

Decisiveness
…begins by recognizing and understanding all of the choices involved in a situation, and then acts firmly to choose only one of them, resolutely remaining with that choice.

Integrity
…begins by understanding the need for consistent oneness in every area of life: spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional; and then acts to ensure that such unbroken completeness is always true of me.

Determination
…begins by becoming aware of a reasonable goal within my individual limits that I want intensely, and then acts to decide firmly on that goal and work conscientiously toward attainment of it.

Deference
…begins by understanding whose wishes, opinions, or judgment must be valued, and then acts to give courteous respect to those wishes, opinions, and judgments, submitting to them graciously.

Security / Self Confidence
…begins by recognizing a potential danger, fear, concern, or anxiety, and then acts to free (secure) myself and others from that danger, fear, concern or anxiety.

Purpose
…begins by deciding what clear goal or target I want to achieve, and then acts resolutely and consistently without quitting until the desired end is attained.

Determination
…begins by becoming aware of a reasonable goal within my individual limits that I want intensely, and then acts to decide firmly on that goal and work conscientiously toward attainment of it.

Cooperation
…begins by understanding after careful consideration with whom I should associate or work toward a specified goal, and then acts to reach that goal successfully for mutual benefit.

Determination
…begins by becoming aware of a reasonable goal within my individual limits that I want intensely, and then acts to decide firmly on that goal and work conscientiously toward attainment of it.

Sincerity
…begins by gaining a clear and realistic understanding of who and what I really am, and then acts to be true to that understanding, genuine and pure as I seek to build stronger character.

Fearlessness
…begins by sensing anxiety or strong concern caused by real or anticipated danger, and then acts to perform what is necessary and more important than the feeling of fear.

Diligence
…begins by determining and fully understanding the task before me, and then acts to apply myself to the task with unremitting attention until I have completed it as well as I am able.

Deference
…begins by understanding whose wishes, opinions, or judgment must be valued, and then acts to give courteous respect to those wishes, opinions, and judgments, submitting to them graciously.

Observance
…begins by learning how to pay attention, noticing details with keen and quick perception, and then acts to take a patient look at people and circumstances in order to help in any way needed.

Discernment
…begins by gaining an understanding of how to sift facts, and then acts to separate them correctly, deciding which are needed, choosing the superior and rejecting the inferior.

Decisiveness
…begins by recognizing and understanding all of the choices involved in a situation, and then acts firmly to choose only one of them, resolutely remaining with that choice.

Cooperation
…begins by understanding after careful consideration with whom I should associate or work toward a specified goal, and then acts to reach that goal successfully for mutual benefit.

Attentiveness
…begins by finding out on whom or what I should concentrate at a given time, and then acts to focus my thinking undividedly on that person or object for the required time.

Tactfulness
…begins by understanding that certain words or deeds may offend others, and then acts to exercise kindness, love, and compassion toward that person without sacrificing honesty, integrity, and truthfulness.

Perseverance
…begins by being aware of the fact that there will be difficulties in a planned undertaking, and then acts to move through those difficulties, no matter how severe, sticking with the undertaking to the end.

Peacefulness
…begins by recognizing the people and things with which I disagree, and then acts to refuse their control over my attitude, consciously choosing to remain quiet and undisturbed.

Loyalty
…begins by understanding to whom and to what I owe my allegiance or faithfulness, and then acts to remain faithful and true, firm in all of my affections and promises.

Discernment
…begins by gaining an understanding of how to sift facts, and then acts to separate them correctly, deciding which are needed, choosing the superior and rejecting the inferior.

Integrity
…begins by understanding the need for consistent oneness in every area of life: spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional; and then acts to ensure that such unbroken completeness is always true of me.

Tactfulness
…begins by understanding that certain words or deeds may offend others, and then acts to exercise kindness, love, and compassion toward that person without sacrificing honesty, integrity, and truthfulness.

Observance
…begins by learning how to pay attention, noticing details with keen and quick perception, and then acts to take a patient look at people and circumstances in order to help in any way needed.

Prudence
…begins by recognizing fully the consequences of a given deed or course of action, and then acts to govern myself to do only what is right, regardless of what others may choose to do.

Appreciation
…begins by discovering how to observe and recognize others’ good work or good effort, and then acts to mention such work or effort, compliment, and express sincere thanks.

Virtue
…begins by comprehending that there is a clear, absolute standard of right and wrong, and then acts to bring every area of life into conformity to that absolute standard.

Honesty
…begins by giving thoughtful attention to understanding what reality is in the situation, and then acts to avoid any slightest attempt in word or deed to deceive others about the reality for even a moment.

Tolerance
…begins by recognizing ways in which another is different from me, and then acts to bear with that individual while avoiding acceptance and appreciation of differences that are contrary to my convictions.

Integrity
…begins by understanding the need for consistent oneness in every area of life: spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional; and then acts to ensure that such unbroken completeness is always true of me.

Resourcefulness
…begins by acknowledging a goal or project’s need to succeed, and then acts to find and use supplies and means (resources) to attain the goal or project’s end without undue expense.

Security / Self Confidence
…begins by recognizing a potential danger, fear, concern, or anxiety, and then acts to free (secure) myself and others from that danger, fear, concern or anxiety.

Respect
…begins by understanding whom I should value or consider worthy of high regard, and then acts to show in word, deed, and dress that I do appreciate and highly esteem those individuals.

Observance
…begins by learning how to pay attention, noticing details with keen and quick perception, and then acts to take a patient look at people and circumstances in order to help in any way needed.

Honesty
…begins by giving thoughtful attention to understanding what reality is in the situation, and then acts to avoid any slightest attempt in word or deed to deceive others about the reality for even a moment.

Attentiveness
…begins by finding out on whom or what I should concentrate at a given time, and then acts to focus my thinking undividedly on that person or object for the required time.

Sincerity
…begins by gaining a clear and realistic understanding of who and what I really am, and then acts to be true to that understanding, genuine and pure as I seek to build stronger character.

Temperance
…begins by recognizing my individual desires, passions, and sensual appetites, and then acts to master not only the deeds involved, but also the thoughts that lead to those deeds.