Gratitude is not a payment for a kindness but another form of gift. Michael Josephson More Quotes by Michael Josephson More Quotes From Michael Josephson People who don't believe in you are right only if you believe they are. Michael Josephson ifsbelievepeople Our obligation to others and a gift to ourselves is to acknowledge and authentically express genuine appreciation for courtesies, caring and concern others have given us. Michael Josephson gratitudecaringappreciation When was the last time you wrote a thank you note? When was the last time you went beyond a mechanical "thank you" to express authentic gratitude? We can enrich the lives of others and ourselves by making it a habit to express genuine appreciation for what others have done for us. Michael Josephson being-thankfulgratitudeappreciation The best way to show true gratitude for all our blessings is to be genuinely happy. Michael Josephson gratitudeblessingway Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for, not so we feel guilty about what we have that others don't, but to be genuinely grateful for our blessings. Michael Josephson gratitudegratefulblessing Experimenting with drugs is like target practice where your head is the bull's-eye. Michael Josephson humoreyepractice How many times do you get to lie before you are a liar? Michael Josephson betrayaltrustintegrity When it comes to building character, wealth, good looks, athletic ability and even a high IQ are more likely to be impediments than advantages. Michael Josephson athleticcharacterlooks A person is said to have good character when their habits, dispositions and conduct reflect a deep commitment to ethical virtues and moral principles. Michael Josephson principlescharactercommitment It can be frustrating and even frightening to observe the success which sometimes comes to outlaws and rogues who seem to refute notions of universal justice. Every time we see a villain enjoying the fruits of dishonorable acts we find ourselves doubting the value of character and the validity of the virtues we have been taught. Thus, it takes character to believe in character, but that belief is always rewarded, often by material success, but always by the esteem it earns from those who matter. Michael Josephson justicecharacterbelieve A person of character knows the difference between right and wrong and always tries to do the right thing for the right reason. Michael Josephson differencestryingcharacter If you pay too much attention to your reputation, you could lose your character. Michael Josephson payattentioncharacter Lincoln described character is a tree and reputation as its shadow. The tree will always be what it is but the shadow we see depends on where we stand and the angle of the light. Michael Josephson lighttreecharacter Character refers to dispositions and habits that determine the way that person normally responds to desires, fears, challenges, opportunities, failures and successes. Michael Josephson challengesopportunitycharacter It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them. Michael Josephson gratitudegratefulpeople Never do anything for another with the expectation of gratitude. The expectation itself turns the gift into an exchange and suggests a debt is owed you. Michael Josephson being-thankfulgratitudeexpectations To separate the purpose of a business from the purpose of people who are in the business is, I think, not a good thing. Michael Josephson purposepeoplethinking I am grateful for all those people who said no. It is because of them that I did it myself. Practice an attitude of gratitude. You can either be miserable dwelling on the troubles you have or grateful for the ones you don't have. Your troubles don't care but it makes a huge difference in your life. Michael Josephson gratitudegratefulattitude Gratitude is a feeling not statement. It is so easy to say we are grateful that I often don't stop to really, really take the time to experience gratitude. Saying the words doesn't mean a thing without the feeling and it takes a moment of genuine reflection to summon that feeling. This Thanksgiving don't shortchange yourself with hollow words. Michael Josephson gratitudegratefulmean Yes and no are very powerful words. Mean them when you say them. Respect them when you hear them. Michael Josephson yes-and-nopowerfulmean
