“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”
— John Wooden
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Focus on being a good and honest person, rather than worrying about what others think of you. Imagine a student who always helps classmates and works hard. The student is kind and hardworking (that's their character). But some students might gossip and say mean things about them (that's their reputation). The important thing is to keep being kind and hardworking, regardless of the gossip. Over time, people will see the truth. By being true to yourself, your real friends and future opportunities will come because of who you are, not just what others say about you.
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Authenticity Character Inner values Integrity Perception Personal development Reputation Self-awareness True selfFEATURED QUOTES
