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Quoting Character
For the Week of 1/23 - 1/27

Monday
“Life is like playing a violin in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.” -Samuel Butler

Tuesday
“A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” -Ayn Rand

Wednesday
“Love yourself unconditionally, just as you love those closest to you despite their faults.” -Les Brown

Thursday
“Forgiveness is the fragrance the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” -Mark Twain

Friday
“Man's greatest blunder has been in trying to make peace with the skies instead of making peace with his neighbors.” -Elbert Hubbard

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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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Click here to read about Doc Compton and Mindy Lawrenz, from Compton, Texas, who are striving to make a difference in the world as founders of Need It, Keep It. They began by putting $1 bills in 100 envelopes and handing 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. They have started a chain reaction that will involve ever increasing numbers of people who pass along good will to others. Click here to visit the Need It, Keep It 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!