Character and Attitude

Character and Attitude

We tell people who we are and what we care about the most by the decisions we make, actions we take, and the behaviors we display.

Having patience and being flexible is essential because things don’t always go the way we want them to.

Competition has a way of bringing out the best in some people and the worst in others.

Our character is tested the most and is very visible when we are faced with extremely difficult situations.

Regardless of the challenges we are faced with we must do our best to stay true to who we are.

The challenges we are faced with do not determine the person we will become. How we choose to handle them does though.

The bigger the challenge the more important it is to react in a way that aligns with our character and values.

There lies in each and every one of us a core set of personal values that we believe in and choose to live by.

Every so often we need to be reminded to stay true to who we are, especially when we are faced with a significant amount of adversity.

Everyone has challenges to deal with. How we choose to deal with our challenges tells a lot about who we are.

You should never count out someone that is willing to give their all and refuses to quit.

Nothing is more reliable than a person with strong personal values and a committed heart.

Our ego and pride can hold us back from being the person we are capable of if we are not careful.

Some people thrive on drama and negativity. Just because that is who they are does not mean we have to accept it and shouldn’t participate.

A little bit of well intended humor has the ability to relieve stress.

Why blend in when you can stand out. It is ok to be different. Be yourself and shine!

At our core we are all unique and deserve to be seen, accepted, and respected for who we are.

Respect given because of having a lot of money, success, and fame does not last and eventually fades.

The only way to have lasting respect is by having great character and treating others with respect.

Do your best to always show appreciation and express your thanks to others.

I think it is important to say thank you whenever someone does something for you. Even the smallest of tasks.

The examples we set should light the path for others to see and hopefully follow.

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About willieryder

Willie Ryder spent 10 years in the United States Marine Corps working in Communications and Information Technology in multiple different Leadership roles. He then went to work at Microsoft where he has been for almost 15 years now working in Engineer, Manager, and Leadership roles. Willie is very passionate about his personal and professional development and also helping others grow. Especially our next generation. He was an active member in Toastmasters for 8 years where he worked on his Communications and Leadership skills and has mentored many others in these areas. Willie has been a year round youth basketball coach at www.YesICanBasketball.com for 13 years where he has had the wonderful opportunity to work with and coach 100's of kids of all ages. The past 6 years he has regularly volunteered to speak about character traits and mentor kids at the nearby public elementary schools. Over the last 3 years he has been a volunteer mentor with the nonprofit organization www.RightMovesForYouth.org where he tries to make a positive impact on some of the local High School students. Willie has been married to Jennifer for 24 years. They have 2 daughters, a son, and a Siberian Husky. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family, attending and serving at Elevation Church, Coaching youth basketball, Writing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Running.
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