Integrity

Excerpted from The Nature of Excellence

Integrity

“Integrity is never being ashamed of your reflection.

”Without a doubt, your personal integrity is your most prized possession.

Each day, that integrity is constantly tested, and you have an opportunity to prove it or lose it with every decision you make.

Doing the right thing is not always the easiest thing — but it is always the right thing to do. Choosing to do the right thing — even when it’s painful — ensures you will maintain your most precious possession throughout your personal and professional journey.

“There is no pillow as soft as a clear conscience.” John Wooden

“The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Until you make peace with who you are, you’ll never be content with what you have.” Doris Mortman