The greatest of human legends are defined and crystallized on how they responded during times of adversities or enormous challenges. While the chronicles focus on national and global affairs, the fundamental principles apply to us, at personal and family levels.
We all have personalities, usually encapsulated during our best or typical moments. At national, family and personal levels, the biggest test comes when things are not just working. That test is the Character test.
Do not wish that for your enemy. Yes, professionally, we ascend on personality tests but what defines everything is the character test (what you do at the worst point of that moment). Cheat sheet: desired not to be tested!
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Can a nation keep those attributes of empathy and fairness during an economic crisis? Can you keep those attributes you are known for during a period of professional upheaval? Decency, honour, values, etc which are easily exhibited on good days suddenly become harder on bad days.
Our world is failing many character tests as rich nations cut aid to poor ones, and those poor nations further divide across ethnic lines. Suddenly, the “caring” mantra is fading. May 2023 restart our world for a more hopeful future. These attributes (see video) could help
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Comment 1: Permit me Prof to ask: Character and Personality, which is nurtured and which is nature??
My Response: People who study this have said that it is “nurtured”. In other words, there is nothing biological about it. A kid with many toys at home can afford to give and donate some. But a kid with one toy will struggle. The same happens with generosity; it is easier when you have than when you do not. Fascinatingly, that giving is how you come across. But it has nothing to do with genes; you just have more to share.
More so, if you live in America, eating food becomes like a punishment as food is treated by many as a source of disease (you spend money to avoid eating anyhow.dietary, meal kits, etc). But a place where people do not have food, food becomes a source of hope. What is happening is simple environmental, not biological.
Comment 2: Character tests reveal the inner demons that no one wants to unleash. When living becomes survival, loyalty is tested, and everything is on the line, it becomes survival of the fittest.
No one wants to be labeled, but character test will put a stamp on anyone.
Comment 3: Survival instinct, hardly obey the rule of fair play and character test, supported by the selfish nature of man, except with grievous consequences, one street adage say’s “mafia business na conscience be receipt”
Comment 4: Adversity reveals what an individual is capable of, and sometimes, the core of who they are. It is easier to be a good human – displaying great personalities and characters, when everything is going on well. But adversity, is one of the ultimate tests of human character. And as Albeit Einstein said “Adversity introduces a man to himself.” I hope people who can uphold good characters and values (at all times) start occupying leadership position and be at the forefront of key decisions, that will bring great change.
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On Character: a good character is a blending of goodness and firmness, of gentleness and strength, of frankness and respect, winning the esteem and affection of those with whom it has to deal.
Frame those words and meditate on them daily, but if you are looking for excuses to justify your bad behaviours and shortcomings, there are tons of them. Every failure has a cause anyway.