Character is a gift that we give ourselves, constantly being shaped from the time that we are born. The sum total of the decisions that we have made, continue to make and will make is our character.

The wonderful thing about character and integrity, which are intimately related, is that they’re one of the few things in life that no one will ever be able to forcefully take away from you. Your choices are your own. Even if someone can take your life, they can’t force you to make a choice that you believe is wrong.

Our character is reflected in the very nature of the choices – whether for good or bad. It takes a lifetime to build it. Make the choice to give yourself the strong gift of character by carefully considering every choice that you make to ensure that it aligns with the character you are choosing to build.