Virtues--at a Glance
How to Unlock the Power of the Virtues
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The Goal: Make the Virtues habits They develop—The good within you They produce—Soaring at work; Soaring in Life; Fulfillment; Admiration of others; Peace; Extraordinarily successful life. |
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Compassion Produces—Kindness Working definition—Acting to relieve the needs of others How to use it—Ask yourself “Can I help?” and “Should I help?” (See p.50 of Virtues Work for more details.) Stops self-destructive habits that make you--Self-centered or Irresponsible |
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Justice Produces—Fairness Working definition—Giving everyone his or her due How to use it—See p.58 of Virtues Work. Stops self-destructive habits that make you--A Cheat or a Pushover |
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Prudence Produces—Wisdom Working definition—Choosing the best path to a worthy goal How to use it—See p.68 of Virtues Work. Stops self-destructive habits that make you--Foolhardy or Indecisive |
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Courage Produces—Bravery Working definition—Taking a risk to do the right thing How to use it--See p.79 of Virtues Work. Stops self-destructive habits that make you--Cowardly or Reckless |
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Self-Control Produces—Maturity Working definition—Using reason and will to moderate desires and emotions How to use it--See p.89 of Virtues Work. Stops self-destructive habits that make you—Impulsive or Cold & Intolerant |
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Humility Produces—Honesty with yourself Working definition—Knowing and accepting the truth about yourself, about others, and your circumstances. How to use it--See p.99 of Virtues Work. Stops self-destructive habits that make you—Falsely prideful or Obsequious |
Hope Produces—A positive approach & motivation Working definition—Desire for a good that can be attained and motivation to work for it How to use it--See p.111 of Virtues Work. Stops self-destructive habits that make you—Despairing or Presumptuous |