Our character and reputation will make us… or break us -- in life. Character is what we are -- our private substance. Reputation is what others think we are – our public image.
A reputation is a message about us that grows and travels by word of mouth.
Yet, a reputation is a fragile thing, it can be easily fractured should we compromise on character. Upright character is the only sound foundation for a solid reputation.
The events of daily life not only build character -- they reveal character.
If we do not possess the major ingredient of character – integrity – it is easy to compromise on hon...