Ethics is not for wimps. It's not easy being a good person. That's why it's such a lofty goal and an admirable achievement

For many of us gratitude to others comes with a sense of debt that can never be fully paid and therefore the things we are thankful for are never really ours.

A caring heart that listens is often more valued than an intelligent mind that talks.

When was the last time you wrote a thank you note? When was the last time you went beyond a mechanical "thank you" to express authentic gratitude? We can enrich the lives of others and ourselves by making it a habit to express genuine appreciation for what others have done for us.

Discipline yourself to start each day identifying something to be grateful about. The world opens to those who approach it with a grateful heart.

What a person says and does in ordinary moments when when no one is looking reveals more about true character than grand actions taken while in the spotlight. Our true character is revealed by normal, consistent, everyday attitudes and behavior, not by self-conscious words or deeds or rare acts of moral courage.

Be thankful for quality competitors who push you to your limit.