What would you advise someone looking to have the right character?
Learn the way of honesty, transparency, honour, respect, integrity, and humility. These are qualities that can change your life.
It is rare to see these qualities in society today, but if you embody the character of greatness, you will go far beyond what you have ever imagined.
Most people forget that sometimes, your skills may fail you, your intelligence may fail you, and your connections may fail you, but then what you need to succeed might just be the character of greatness.
The importance of these qualities comes to the fore when you start climbing the ladder of success, and you begin to meet men who are more successful than you. It is their trust in these qualities that will determine the quality of your relationship with them. This is the essence of the character of greatness.
For successful men to trust you with friendship, business deals, and resources, you must prove these qualities.
Most people lack the right qualities. The lack of right qualities becomes evident when we say things we can’t do, are canny and lie a lot, are too selfish and never honest about what we do, have zero integrity level, are pure betrayers, and lack transparency. Those lacking the character of greatness often fall short in these ways.
For instance, when someone gives you Ten thousand naira (N10,000) to share with three (3) other persons, are you the man that cuts out Seven thousand naira from the money for yourself and shares only Three thousand naira(3) with three people.
Again, when given work to do, are you the man who makes your quotation times 8 above the normal charge for a bill of quantity?
Outstanding men are not about cheating people. They set proper standards. Embracing the character of greatness sets them apart.