Preaching Values to Myself

I have quite a few weaknesses and habits in my life that are constantly erosive to my pursuit of character. I know I’m not going to outgrow these characteristics so I keep preaching to myself:

•Assume that you are ultimately powerless to manage your life and that you must surrender to the God of the Universe

•Live as transparently as possible—resist image building

•Derive self-value from the Creator and not from people or the blog you author

•Content yourself with littleness and powerlessness

•Resist a competitive spirit; allow no inner resentments; rejoice in the success of others.