Living in service to others reflects a high state of ethical attainment. The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. [attributed to Mahatma Gandhi] Every man, ... Read More about Serving
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Appreciating People
Appreciating people implies valuing, honoring, and admiring them. Beyond understanding is appreciation. When we appreciate people, we value and honor them, in addition to understanding them. This ... Read More about Appreciating People
Caring, and Being Compassionate
To care about someone is to take action on their behalf, not merely feel what they feel. Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest ... Read More about Caring, and Being Compassionate
Being Kind
Kindness can be seen as generosity of spirit, put into action. . . . that best portion of a man's life, / His little, nameless, unremembered acts / Of kindness and love. [William Wordsworth] ... Read More about Being Kind
Being Diligent and Meticulous
Paying careful attention to detail, without fail, sums up the approach that best leads to success. Negligence is their opposite. Beyond mere responsibility, or even reliability, is diligence: the ... Read More about Being Diligent and Meticulous
Exhibiting Facility
The ability to move quickly through something, seemingly without effort, is the eyebrow-raising characteristic of the person who excels at an activity. It is the ability to do something quickly and ... Read More about Exhibiting Facility
Being Versatile
Versatility is the ability to do many different - a wide variety of - things. After having played serious drama for so long, I needed to scratch the itch of versatility. [attributed to Noah Wyle] ... Read More about Being Versatile
Taking Initiative – Making a Difference
People can take initiative, and thereby shape their own world, their communities, and the world at large. Initiative . . . is doing the right thing without being told. [Elbert Hubbard] Without ... Read More about Taking Initiative – Making a Difference
Being Intellectually Excellent
Each of us is challenged to make the most of our natural intellectual potential. The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still ... Read More about Being Intellectually Excellent