Heart of a Man
For the last several weeks, we have been looking at what makes a person a person of character. We have looked at various characteristics that tend to define someone with a solid and well-rounded character. Some of these key character traits were: a good work ethic, humility, being helpful, being genuine and sincere, being patient and persistent, doing things with excellence, taking action, taking responsibility, being driven and motivated, and being disciplined.
People of character are not super common, especially in today’s world. Having character and being a person with character is not emphasized or prioritized in our modern era.
But what makes a person of character tick? What makes them the way that they are? The simple answer is that it’s their heart. People of character have a heart that drives everything they do, and how they do everything.
What makes a man a real man, is the heart that drives him every day and in every situation. When you encounter a person who has a heart that is genuine and passionate about life, that is a person worth getting to know and spending time with. If you have this kind of person in your life, be thankful. If you have the privilege to know this type of person, learn from them. Watch them closely. Ask them real questions. Appreciate their example and learn to duplicate their example in your life.
One of my favorite quotes of all time, in regards to taking other’s advice, is this: “Never take advice from someone who doesn’t have what you are going after.” If you want to find someone to learn from, learn to watch someone who has the character that you want to copy.
If you want to have a close and happy family, find someone who has a close and happy family. Watch them and ask questions.
If you want to have a life that is impactful and purposeful, then find someone who is living a life of impact and purpose. Learn from them, and then go apply what you have learned into your own life.
Hopefully, you see and realize that the heart of a person is what makes them into a person of character. Being a person of character is something that has a great impact. Character leads to impact. Character leads to change. Character leads to legacy. And the person who lives with character lives with a heart that impacts and drives everything they do.
How about you? Would you say that you are a person of character? What is the evidence? What would others say?
One of the biggest things that someone is remembered for is their heart. Their heart impacted how they lived. How they lived their life affected and influenced others. How will your heart be remembered when you are no longer here?