The Importance of Values

Set your course by the stars, not by the lights of every passing ship. – Omar Bradley

I’m pretty sure that by stars Mr. Bradley means values and by passing ship lights he is referring to the vagaries of popular opinion and culture.

If so, he’s right.

What do you value?

Are your values reflected in your behavior, consistently?

If not, your life will suffer.

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