Uncommon Character

This morning I read the first chapter of Tony Dungy's book Uncommon. This chapter talks about the importance of character and success. Coach Dungy talks about the decision the Colts made to choose Peyton Manning over Ryan Leaf. This was a character decision. He talks about the importance of picking teammates and friends. These people should have high character. He also talks about parenting and allowing your children to be able to gain trust through guided experience. I like his quote that "What you do is not nearly as important as how you do it." I have always believed that you should do the right thing. Cutting corners and cheating may get you instant gratification, but in the long run this will not mean as much and will be worthless. Coach Dungy shared another quote about Character from Phillips Brooks, an American clergyman in the 1800's-- "Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones." Your character is built through a series of continuous small acts of life. These small acts show your character and help you to develop trust. Make great decisions each and everyday and you will develop an uncommon character!