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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.

Cutting Your Losses

Some things can’t be prevented from happening, but they can be prevented from getting worse.

Published January 5, 2026
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

What Forgiveness Accomplishes

What forgiveness is all about.

Published December 26, 2025
Categorized as Forgiveness Tagged creative choice, future orientation, get over it, inner strength, letting go, moving on, overcoming obstacle, perspective, resentment, revenge, self-control

The Secret Sauce of Virtues

In today’s world especially, courage is the underlying quality that makes acting virtuously possible.

Published December 18, 2025
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

Beyond Smarts

You need to be more than just intelligent to be successful.

Published December 17, 2025
Categorized as Patience Tagged anticipation, attitude, confidence, delayed gratification, expectation, forbearance, foresight, good timing, impatience, learning from experience, overcoming challenges, persistence, perspective, planning, self-control, uncertainty

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

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