Character is Destiny: the Value of Personal Ethics in Everyday Life

by Russell W. Gough

An inescapable truth lies at the heart of this simple yet profound The quality of our lives is not determined by the happenstance of genetics or by the influence of environment; it is not measured in material possessions or in the trappings of youth; it is not dependent on personality or social acclaim. On the contrary, the intrinsic value of the lives we lead reflects the strength of a single our personal character. Character is Destiny, a sort of self-help guide for the soul, shows how we can lead richer lives simply by being better people.Russell W. Gough, a nationally prominent writer and speaker, describes the steps to personal growth–from examining our lives to taking responsibility for our actions, from discarding selfishness to embracing the greater good, from becoming a better role model for our loved ones to finding the courage to do the right thing naturally and consistently. By cultivating the habits of virtue, we will strengthen not only ourselves but, more important, our families and our world. This book shows how to overcome the most formidable obstacle to an ethical ourselves.Each and every day we are faced with scores of choices that, in subtle yet discernible ways, can either enrich or impoverish our personal character. The choices we make, and the manner in which we make them, illuminate the paths our lives will take. Character is Destiny can be our compass.

194 pages, Paperback

Published February 11, 2020

Reviews

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing book! Jacob is reading for AO y9/10 term 2...but I always like to read it to him while he folds laundry or does the dishes for me. So thankful for books like this!...krb 11/30/21

Ellie read for ao y10...krb 7/7/24