Is it necessarily true that if you are born in a hospital, you first interact with professional characters? Does it show the perception of your parents, the neighborhood they are from, your proximity to certain facilities? Of course, it might be true.

Jesus Christ was born in the midst of animals, His teachings reflected animals, isn’t that analogous to His birth? Abraham Lincoln was born in a community where he had a black playmate, so, he detested slavery. Dr. Kwame Nkrumah was around during the time where the pinch of African suppression was the hardest, that’s why he sought African unity. Dr. William R. Tolbert of Liberia grew up among the natives and he became more inclusive as a president.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr once said; “I have a dream, that one day my children will be judged by the content of their character, but not the colour of their skin.” The content of your character is who you are. You can paint your skin blue, green or yellow, but your habits and attitude will still reveal the real you. You can leave your children behind while traveling, but you cannot leave your habits and attitude – you take it with you like your soul.

Your character matters when relating with your parents. It matters when relating with people in the community. It also matters, when you’re relating with your peers at your home and the community.

The content of your character is important in all aspects of your life because it shows who you really are as a person. The part of your character that leads to your failure and doom is the one that: does not obey simple instructions of their parents, when you do not follow simple societal norms and you do not respect your peers.

The content of your character will always be reflected when you are: interacting with parents at home, through your interactions with other people’s parents and through your interactions with your peers.

Character is the content of your habits and attitudes that make up your personality in every aspect of your life. Your character dictates your progress or your delay in life. The stage for all characters to be examined is life. There is a need to portray positive behavior every day. When your character is positive, you’ll have home acceptance: does your home of origin accept you with pride, warmth, and cheer? Remember, if your home fails you, you have a tougher challenge in life. You’ll have community recognition and you’ll be recognised in the community if you’re sold out positively by your home. Finally you’ll be globally announced.

Here is my list of character requirements for success.

• Acquire new ideas and skills for your dreams.
• Respect simple rules of life.
• Listen to people ahead of you.
• Understand your ideas and skills.
• Respect the views of others.
• Learn about successful people.
• Understand your emotions.
• Be reliable.
• Be conscientious.
• Be trustworthy.
• Be employed.
• Have a home and family.
• Be organised in thoughts and activities.
• Be a good listener.
• Maintain a positive attitude.
• Stop complaining.
• Don’t blame yourself or others.
• Understand the source of any problem.
• Exercise.
• Have a hobby.
• Stay away from negative situations.
• Meditate (Concentrate).
• Be jovial.
• Help others.
• Relate with positive people.
• Be part of meaningful programs.
• Carefully choose your friends.
• Have personal values.
• Know your family values.
• Know your community values.
• Set goals.
• Achieve goals.
• Have a plan.
• Know what you want to accomplish.
• Know what you need to do.
• Plan in sequence.
• Start from the initial stage.
• Don’t give up.
• Know your obstacles/impediments.
• Always make a positive first impression.
• Have confidence in yourself.
• Have confidence in your team.
• Be aware of your talents and skills.
• Be aware of what people say about you.
• Develop new skills.
• Discuss programs.
• Speak only when there is a need.
• Respect yourself.
• Appreciate others.
• Appreciate yourself.
• Be direct when speaking.
• Be honest in your conversations.
• Speak calmly.
• Ask questions.
• Be an assertive communicator.
• Write down important ideas.
• Deal with your critics positively.
• Stand up for yourself.
• Stand up for some people.
• Be independent.
• Know how to manage stress.
• Project your life.
• Solve problems.
• Manage conflicts.
• Have a career.
• Seek job opportunities.
• Build your network.
• Be a good employee.
• Be a good team player.
• Manage your money.
• Manage your time.
• Know your rights.
• Respect authorities.
• Be a creative thinker.
• Take risks.
• Cope with failure.

Remember: to save the world, you must save yourself.

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