Quotes from Michael Josephson

Don't let others define you. Don't let the past confine you. Take charge of your life with confidence and determination and there are no limits on what you can do or be.

Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey.

Happiness is the peace of mind that comes from feeling that I am living a worthy life in the company of people I love and in the service of something bigger than myself.

Ethics is not for wimps. It's not easy being a good person. That's why it's such a lofty goal and an admirable achievement

There is no adversity that cannot be overcome by good character.

Good character is more important than wealth, good looks, popularity and even education. These things do not guarantee happiness and often they become obstacles to developing good character.

One key to success is demanding more than adequacy, never settling for good enough and always doing a little bit more.

A person is said to have good character when their habits, dispositions and conduct reflect a deep commitment to ethical virtues and moral principles.

Don't confuse fun with fulfillment, or pleasure with happiness.

Honesty doesn't always pay, but dishonesty always costs.

The only force that can sustain true and consistent courage is some form of spiritual belief that values like honor, duty, loyalty and integrity above the status, power, money and even security.

Experimenting with drugs is like target practice where your head is the bull's-eye.

There's no such thing as business ethics; there's just ethics. And ethics makes no concessions for the real or imagined necessities of making a profit.

Pretty isn't beauty. Pretty is how you look; Beauty is who you are. Pretty is in the face and body; Beauty is in the heart, mind and soul. Pretty fades; Beauty grows.

Authentic gratitude is much more rare and precious than expressions of gratitude which are often empty courtesies or simply tactical ploys to encourage further gifts or kindnesses.

Integrity, respect, compassion, and fairness become obstacles to people who think winning is everything

Yes and no are very powerful words. Mean them when you say them. Respect them when you hear them.

Leadership is not a matter of authority, it is a matter of influence. A true leader teaches others to understand more, motivates them to be more and inspires them to become more.

You don't have to be sick to get better.

People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world.

The choices you make in your life will make your life. Choose wisely.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident. It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice. Choose to live a life that matters.

A good coach improves your game. A great coach improves your life.

Your life is your ship and you are the captain. Choose your course, take the wheel firmly and get on your way.