MBurroughs

Jan 8, 20191 min

The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!

The Colonel’s Motivational Quotes of the Day!

Good “Tuesday” Morning Everyone from the “Eagle’s Nest” here in Castle Rock, CO – 8 January 2019!

Today Is: “Character Day!” Why Not?

“As a leader your character will be tested today, tomorrow, and in the future. Make sure your character is unquestioned at all times – Lead and show the way!” – COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

“Courage. Kindness. Friendship. Character. These are the qualities that define us as human beings, and propel us, on occasion, to greatness.” ― R.J. Palacio

“Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Focus on your character, not your reputation. Focus on your blessings, not your misfortunes.” ― Roy T. Bennett

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved.” ― Helen Keller

“Character is like a tree and reputation its shadow. The shadow is what we think it is and the tree is the real thing.” ― Abraham Lincoln

“Character — the willingness to accept responsibility for one’s own life — is the source from which self-respect springs.” ― Joan Didion

“Talent is a gift, but character is a choice.” ― John C. Maxwell

“Character is higher than intellect. A great soul will be strong to live as well as think.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

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