Books and words that “inspire”.

On page 47 of Kevin Hall’s book “Aspire”, Mr. Hall discusses the word “Character”.

Merriam-Webster
1.one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual. She (he) has character.
2. the complex of mental and ethical traits marking and often individualizing a person, group, or nation (the character of the American people)

From the book “Aspire”
“ The discussion turned to the word “character” the meaning of which, Arthur explained, has changed significantly over the years. Originally, it meant something that was engraved –on wood, on metal, on stone, on one’s soul. Character is who you are; it is you in totality-the composite of everything that has ever happened to you, all the good and all the bad experiences.
In Shakespeare’s time, character acquired an alternate meaning –quit the opposite. It became the word that described a part that an actor played. Characters acted out roles, wearing masks to hide their true identity. Instead of defining who you are, character defined who you are not.”

Does the word character stimulate in you, to think about who you really are or becoming, or does it bring to your mind the role you are playing. The alternate you, the one the world is saying you are. Chris Brady and Orrin Woodward, are influencing, hungry to learn, people how to develop their character. To change their behavior to become a person of character (the original meaning).

Orrin Woodward Character - Producers vs. Exploiters
“Character demands strength of mind, heart, and will. Choosing to do right, regardless of what others are doing, isn’t easy or natural, but leaders refuse to surrender their character, considering it more valuable than any earthly possession. Many talk glibly of character, boasting loudly of its importance, who, when circumstances press against them, quickly run to the easier wrong than the harder right. Character is less about head knowledge, nearly everyone knows when they are doing wrong, but more a matter of heart knowledge, doing right when it hurts.”

Play “your” part; the real you. The you who has purpose and direction in life. Your world is not a stage to act out a part in someone else’s play. It’s your live, live it to the fullest.