Don't Cut Corners

Hello!

Happy Monday! I once saw a poster that read, "Character is who you are when no one is watching." Ah ha! Incredible thought that I felt was crucial in life; thus, I'd like to discuss my thoughts on this topic.

A major flaw that many people have is only giving their best when eyes are on them. People often want a pat on the back or recognition for anything and everything they do. The only problem is when eyes avert off of us. Many will cut corners or give much less than their best. Without the opportunity for praise, so many of us just don't want to push ourselves and give all that we are capable of.

My opinion? Be the best you can be all times. We have to learn that our own personal pride is worth just as much as applause from others. You know the truth. You know when you've cut corners. You know when you've given less than 100% percent. You also know when you are putting on a show just because people are watching. We are only hurting ourselves when we do this. We become okay with giving less than our best. This becomes a trend in many facets of our lives, but when we constantly demand the best of ourselves, we often find that each of us is capable of so much more than we thought.

Be the same "you" when people aren't watching as when they are. Without character, we do not have much. We can't rely on others to give us this. We have to do the right thing simply because it is the right thing to do. We really should not be given a ticker tape parade because we have done what we were supposed to do. It isn't a contest. It isn't about being better than the next person. It is about being the best that you can be because giving the best you have at all time makes you a better, happier person.

Don't work hard just for a pat on the back. Don't work hard just when people are watching. Always push yourself to do your best. You can't buy character. You have to work for it. When you have it though, people notice. :)

Go do good things,

BT