I've been getting my days started by reading Tony Dungy's "Uncommon Life Daily Challenge." This is the best daily devotion book I have come across. I'll start sharing some of the things I take from them.
Today's devotion is titled "Be Draftable." When he was with the Colts and evaluating players for the NFL Draft, they would write "DNDC" on some player evaluations. This stands for "Do Not Draft (because of) Character."
Here are some of his other thoughts on the importance of character:
In the NFL and in American culture, there's often an undue emphasis on results.
But an emphasis on results over character, even if it pays off in the short term, usually creates long-term problems.
In any area of life, the character of a few affects the well-being of many.
You will never lose by emphasizing character over results. Everyone wants success, but if it comes at the expense of integrity and honor, the cost is too high.
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