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Chapter 9 - character building

👉What are the six pillars of character?

The six pillars are: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship.

👉Ways to Build Your Character Each and Every Day

Be known as a promise-keeper. ...

Be consistent in your dealings with others. ...

Audit your decisions. ...

Engage in tough conversations with empathy. ...

Nurture meaningful relationships through good and challenging times They almost become disposable.

👉Ways to Build Character Every Day

Take risks and accept failure.

Surround yourself with people you admire.

Step outside of your comfort zone.

Take on an uncomfortable job at least once.

Empathize with other people and their situations.

Be supportive.

Stay humble and kind.

Mange your emotions.

👉How do you fix a weak character?

Recap of Solutions to Fix a Weak Character:

Give this character personality traits, quirks, and habits that are different than your own.

Brainstorm what could have happened in this character's past which made him into who he is today.

Take some time out do a little journaling from your characters point-of-view

👉6 Essential Traits of Good Character

Integrity. "Integrity" is a good catchword that is similar to "character" but provides us with a different way of looking at the ideas of character. ...

Honesty. ...

Loyalty. ...

Self-Sacrifice. ...

Accountability. ...

Self-Control.

👉Here are some tips for effective character development.

Develop characters who reflect your interests. ...

Reveal their physical world through detail. ...

Give them the right skills. ...

Create memorable characters. ...

Give the reader access to their inner conflict. ...

Subvert your reader's expectations.

👉One of the best quotes on character comes from Frank Outlaw, who once said,

Watch your thoughts: They become your words.

Watch your words: They become your actions.

Watch your actions: They become your habits.

Watch your habits: They become your character.

Watch your character: It becomes your destiny.

The first step in developing high character is being able to acknowledge your shortcomings. Once you're aware of them, you can begin the process of changing them. Character defines who we are. So when we judge someone else, we often judge them based on character. For example, when someone always seems to do the right thing, we classify him/her as a person of high ethical standards. Likewise, when someone is constantly negative, we consider him/her to have a pessimistic view.

👉Poor character signs

Rude

Selfish

Difficulty forming meaningful relationships

Dishonest

Impatient

Judgmental

Manipulative

Negativity

Overly competitive

Quick to anger

Unable to empathize

👉How do you know someone has a bad character?

Some people may seem nice and friendly on the surface, but they may have hidden traits that reveal their bad character. Here are some signs to watch out for:

- They lie frequently and easily. ...

- They are selfish and greedy. ...

- They are rude and disrespectful. ...

- They are dishonest and disloyal.