Quote of the Month

"Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece -- by thought, choice, courage, and determination." ~ H. Jackson Brown

Your To-Do List

What is on your to-do list? Doing the laundry? Organizing your files? Paying bills? We all have our to-do lists. Whether you write it down or keep it in your head, having a to-do list keeps us on track. Yet a to-do list, as important as it is to spur us to accomplishment, is not as important as our to-be list.

Albert Einstein said, "Try not to become a man of success but rather a man of value."

Be concerned with your character. In life and in business the people you meet want to interact with those who display signs of good character, signs such as trustworthiness, kindness, patience, self-control and loyalty.

"The hidden person of the heart must take priority because our inner character determines who we'll be." Sper

Develop these character traits and you will find true success.

© Copyright 2008 Ginger Marks

Tip for Success

Social Networking

Social Networking is the hottest trend on the internet. The youth have aggressively pursued its many faces as we sit idly by wondering what it is all about. So here's this month's tip: Like any other networking opportunity, participation is key.