Building character involves learning to prioritize values over personal desires from "summary" of The Road to Character by David Brooks
In our culture today, there is a prevailing emphasis on personal achievement and fulfillment. We are constantly bombarded with messages that tell us to focus on our own desires and aspirations, to prioritize our own happiness above all else. We are encouraged to chase after success, wealth, and pleasure, without much thought given to the values that should guide our lives. However, the truth is that true character is not built on the foundation of personal desires alone. Building character requires us to look beyond ourselves, to prioritize values that transcend our individual wants and needs. It involves learning to put principles such as honesty, integrity, compassion, and humility above our own selfish desires. This concept of prioritizing values over personal desires is beautifully illustrated through the stories of various historical figure...
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