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Tag: self-control

The ability to control oneself, in particular one’s emotions and desires or the expression of them in one’s behavior, especially in difficult situations.

The Hidden Dimension of Unfairness

Yes. Life is unfair, but unfairness is multi-dimensional.

Published December 16, 2025
Categorized as Fairness Tagged critical thinking, equal treatment, equity, even-handed, fair-minded, impartial, judging, justice, opportunity, overcoming prejudice, perspective, positive expectancy, prejudice, self-control

Owning Up and Changing

Be aware of not being honest with yourself.

Published December 2, 2025
Categorized as Character Tagged character traits, dignity, good character, honesty, inspiration, integrity, moral courage, motivation, right/wrong, self-control, self-respect, strong character

INNER AND OUTWARD COURAGE

Two forms of courage.

Published October 2, 2024
Categorized as Courage Tagged attain a goal, bravery, commitment, determintation, do what you believe in, do what you value, fortitude, integrity, moral courage, overcoming fear, positive affirmation, resolve, right-thing, right/wrong, risk, self-control, self-discipline, strength, value-based decisions, values

Triumph Over Fear

Courage is something different than fearlessness.

Published September 30, 2024
Categorized as Courage Tagged bravery, determination, overcoming challenges, overcoming negativity, overcoming pain, pain, perseverance, persistence, positive expectancy, positivity, self-control, self-discipline

Is Success Without Good Character Possible?

“Virtue and personal integrity over material success or external accolades.” There’s more to success than making money and having power.

Published September 6, 2024
Categorized as Character Tagged character traits, dignity, good character, honesty, inspiration, integrity, moral courage, motivation, right/wrong, self-control, self-respect, strong character, values

Rising Above Your Emotions

Not strong feelings by themselves, but control over one’s feelings is the essential determinant of strong character.

Published September 5, 2024
Categorized as Character Tagged dignity, emotional need, inner strength, judging, overcoming challenges, overcoming pain, overcoming temptations, principle, self-control, self-discipline, self-respect, self-restraint, strength, strong character

Not Just Any Character

The highest order of success.

Published September 4, 2024
Categorized as Character Tagged commitment, dignity., honesty, integrity, moral courage, morality, overcoming temptations, principle, right/wrong, self-control, self-respect, value

Getting Stronger

“What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.”
(Nietzsche)

Published August 22, 2024
Categorized as Suffering Tagged dignity, emotional need, inner strength, judging, overcoming challenges, overcoming pain, overcoming temptations, principle, self-control, self-discipline, self-respect, self-restraint, strength, strong character

The Tough, But Right Choice

Making a right choice, despite strong emotional inclinations to do something else.

Published August 16, 2024
Categorized as Emotional Intelligence Tagged anger, creative choice, future oriention, get over it, inner-strength, inspiration, motivation, perspective, resrntment, revemge, self-control

If You Are Serious About Controlling Your Life for Success…

The importance of being able to control your emotions in order to achieve a successful life.

Published August 15, 2024
Categorized as Emotional Intelligence Tagged drive, inner strength, inspiration, motivation, overcoming obstacles, overcoming temptations, resolve, self-control, self-determination, self-discipline

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