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What are David Brooks’s 15 guiding principles for living a moral life? How can you work to become a better person in a world that celebrates narcissism?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his book The Road to Character, <\/em>author David Brooks shares his 15-point humility code. His code covers topics such as becoming more selfless, admitting your flaws, seeking help from others, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading for Brooks’s 15 guidelines for living a moral life, organized by theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Guidelines for a More Moral Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To help us recalibrate our moral compasses, David Brooks, the author of The Road to Character,<\/em> outlines a 15-point Humility Code<\/strong>. Following this code will help us circumvent our tendency for narcissism, help us live a moral life, and ultimately make us happier, better people. These are his 15 guiding principles for building character<\/a>, organized by theme: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think \u201cWe\u201d Instead of \u201cMe\u201d <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
  1. Understand that we are naturally selfish and self-centered<\/strong>. We are narcissists at the core, and we have to combat the urge to act selfishly. This requires eternal vigilance because selfishness is deeply ingrained in our natures.<\/li>
  2. Don\u2019t pursue temporal happiness. Seek moral goodness instead and you\u2019ll find happiness along the way. We aren\u2019t here on earth for the momentary pleasure of buying some new trinket, basking in the praise of others, or increasing our social status. Serving our own self-interest doesn\u2019t bring deep down joy, but serving others\u2019 needs does. We naturally feel good when we live a life of moral virtue. <\/strong><\/li>
  3. When looking for a career, don\u2019t listen to popular advice to \u201cfollow your passion.\u201d Instead, put your skills and abilities to use to serve the greater good. <\/strong>Having a vocation that both utilizes your unique gifts and <\/em>serves your community will lead to a fulfilling life<\/a>. <\/strong>Having a vocation that only does half of that equation will not. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Crush Your Pride and Admit to Your Flaws <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
    1. Humility is key<\/strong> to overcoming any human weakness. Own up to your flaws and imperfections\u2014stop telling yourself you\u2019re fine as you are. You can\u2019t become a better person unless you are willing to humble yourself and learn. You must accurately assess your own flaws, and you must submit to the idea that you are not and will never be perfect. <\/li>
    2. To win against weakness, you must diminish your ego<\/a>.<\/strong> Practice restraint. Stop announcing everything you do to the world. Teach your ego to be modest, even reticent. Joy does not come from convincing other people you\u2019re great. In fact, trying to convince others of our greatness is an exhausting proposition. Instead, celebrate other people\u2019s victories. Be a cheerleader for others. <\/li>
    3. Pride is our downfall. Pride makes us believe we are fine the way we are. It\u2019s what makes us constantly try to prove to the world how great we are. Eliminate pride<\/strong> and we are suddenly able to see ourselves clearly, which means we can then better ourselves. <\/li>
    4. You don\u2019t know as much as you think<\/strong>. Not even close. The humble person knows that she doesn\u2019t understand everything around her. Start with admitting there is a vast universe of things you don\u2019t know. Even when we have knowledge about a subject, we don\u2019t necessarily have wisdom. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Engage Fully in Your Moral Struggle  <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      1. Although humans have a multitude of flaws, we also have the capability to overcome those flaws. We are sinners, but we don\u2019t have to live sinful lives. <\/strong>We can choose to battle against our flaws and not give in\u2014like an alcoholic choosing to avoid drinking alcohol or a work-addicted person choosing to leave the office and go play with his kids. <\/li>
      2. Once we have a roof over our heads and food to eat, engaging in the struggle for character is more important than any of life\u2019s other struggles. There is beauty in the struggle<\/strong> because it gives meaning to life, whereas climbing the ladder of success tends to leave us feeling empty. You can work as a high-profile CEO or as a devoted caregiver\u2014either way, your most dramatic battle will be for your own morality and character. <\/li>
      3. Character is built through self-discipline. <\/strong>You need to develop character-building habits by making good moral choices<\/a> every day. The more good choices you make\u2014big ones, small ones, hundreds of them every day\u2014the better you become at self-discipline. <\/li>
      4. Short-term desires are the devil whispering in your ear. Gluttony or lust or a multitude of other sins will try to lure us, but the rewards are painfully short-term. Building character requires committing to the long-term.<\/strong> It means giving up this week\u2019s desire in favor of the much bigger reward that comes from living a good life<\/a> over a long period of time. <\/li>
      5. When you conquer your weaknesses, you reach a state of maturity that doesn\u2019t require a lot of fanfare. You may or may not be an outward success, but that won\u2019t matter much to you. You\u2019re not looking to be praised or congratulated; the reactions of others are unimportant<\/strong> because you have found the meaning and purpose in your life. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Seek Help From Other People and God<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
        1. You can\u2019t build character completely on your own. You need help from family, friends, and God. You aren\u2019t an island<\/strong> or a lone wolf; you are one of billions of humans who are engaged in a similar struggle for meaning in their lives. It\u2019s impossible to improve yourself unless someone holds up a mirror for you, so you can truly see yourself. You can also draw on other people\u2019s experiences to help you wage your battle with yourself. <\/li>
        2. When we battle against weakness, our fight often takes the form of a few steps forward and a few steps back, then forward again. When you fail, when you feel like you\u2019re moving backward, you must simply surrender to grace. <\/strong>Admit and accept your defeat, and let the world embrace you and help you back on your feet. Grace will deliver the message that you aren\u2019t alone in your struggles. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Be a Moderate, Incremental Leader <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          1. If you\u2019re a leader, make changes within your organization slowly and gradually. Don\u2019t shoot for big, dramatic, headline-making changes; instead, make small shifts that people can adapt to and embrace.<\/strong> Understand that your job as a leader is not to be a ground-breaking pioneer or revolutionary change-maker. Your job is to find a balance between competing goals and interests. <\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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