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Quoting Character
For the Week of 719 - 7/23

Monday
“Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.” -Kahlil Gibran

Tuesday
“You can't build a reputation on what you are going to do.” -Henry Ford

Wednesday
“If you don't risk anything you risk even more.” -Erica Jong

Thursday
“It's not the hours you put in your work that counts, it's the work you put in the hours.” -Sam Ewing

Friday
“If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?” -Shantideva

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Success and Fulfillment

Hello, I'm Jim Kestner. Welcome to my home on the web. My goal with this site is to provide educators, parents, students, and others with valuable ideas and resources for finding success and fulfillment in life through the pursuit of good character. Use the links in the orange bar across the top of this page to find programs and resources, including free downloads added weekly, along with information about me and approaches that will help you make a difference.

Character Spotlight: Recognizing Unusual Acts of Character
 

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I recently read an article on Yahoo! news about ordinary people striving to make extraordinary contributions. Click here to read the original article about Doc Compton, a Dallas area man who is hoping to make a difference in the world. He put $1 bills in 100 envelopes and handed them out to individuals, inviting them to keep the dollar if they needed it or add to it and pass it on if they didn't. He's hoping to create a chain reaction that will involve ever increasing numbers of people who pass along good will to others. Click here to visit his Facebook page, where you may find out more. Better yet, maybe you'll get involved to help!

Have you heard a story about someone who deserves to be in the Character Spotlight? Contact me today, and I'll try to share the good news!