Acceptance

People only see what they are prepared to see

Adversity

Without struggle there can be no progress

Accountability

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing for others?

Courage

There is never a wrong time to do the right thing

Character

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort but where he
stands at times of challenge and controversy

Dependable

Show yourself as someone that can be counted on to fulfill your promises

Equality

Choose your friends by their character and your socks by color

Excellence

It is not a singular act but a habit.  You are what you repeatedly do.

Failure

Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently

Forgiveness

Turn your enemies into friends or at least admirers

Friendship

Don't short change yourself by choosing personality over character

Generous

Learning comes from giving more than taking

Goal Setting

You must be the change you wish to see in the world

Good sport

Win and lose with dignity and grace

Honesty

Because without it there is nothing of value

Hope

Never hope more than you work

Humility

Humility does not mean you think less of yourself, it means you think of yourself less

Insult

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent

Kindness

Never underestimate the power of a kind word or deed

Loyalty

Loyalty fosters self respect

Mediocrity

Excuses are tools of incompetence and those that use them are rarely good for anything else.

Motivation

Even if you are on the right track you will get run over if you just sit there

Optimism

Encourages self confidence and inspires solution seeking success

Opportunity

Opportunity is missed by most because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work

Patience

Be patient and persistent

Perseverance

Never, ever, ever give up

Polite

Being polite is a clear indication of class and distinction

Punctual

Try living by the adage " If I'm not on time it means I'm not coming"

Quit Talking

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing" - Walt Disney

Unexamined

The unexamined life is not worth living

Resourceful

There is a solution for everything - find it and implement it.

Responsible

You are only as good a person as to how you live up to your word without excuses

Restraint

Just because you want to say something doesn't mean you should.

Self Respect

Discipline yourself to leave a legacy that means something positive to others

Thankful

Be grateful for what you have

Tolerance

You are not as good as you think you are - each of us has flaws - be tolerant

Trustworthy

In order to earn trust you have to give it.

Vision

Where there is no vision people wither and perish

Wisdom

When you think you know, you don't.  When you think you're good, you're not.

X Factor

Some people have the x factor and others don't. I find it's usually because they lack the drive to look for it

You

You can't depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus

Zeal

Zeal without knowledge is fire without light