{"id":97336,"date":"2023-03-27T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T21:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/?p=97336"},"modified":"2023-04-03T14:37:32","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T18:37:32","slug":"how-to-develop-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-develop-character\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Develop Character: The 2 Mindsets You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you actively look for ways to help other people? Do you act compulsively or deliberately?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to John C. Maxwell, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/build-your-character\/\">building character<\/a> should be your primary goal in life. He suggests <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/two-mindsets\/\">two mindsets<\/a> that will help you do this. First, continually seek opportunities to serve others. Second, consciously act in alignment with your values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading to learn more about Maxwell&#8217;s advice on how to develop character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-develop-character\">How to Develop Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxwell claims that the foundation of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/how-to-grow-as-a-person\/\">personal growth<\/a> is good, strong character. By his definition, having \u201cgood, strong character\u201d means that you embody three universally-valued traits: honesty, integrity, and generosity. Additionally, you\u2019ll consistently act in accordance with these values, even when it\u2019s inconvenient or challenging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxwell emphasizes building character not only because it <em>ensures <\/em>that you achieve your potential\u2014the ultimate goal of personal growth\u2014but also because it <em>maximizes <\/em>your potential. Let\u2019s explore how strong character contributes to each of these outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s explore Maxwell&#8217;s advice on how to develop character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mindset-1-seek-opportunities-to-serve-others\">Mindset #1: Seek Opportunities to Serve Others<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxwell says that you should generously invest time, energy, and money in ways that benefit the lives of others. For example, you could volunteer or donate to a charity that helps people in need. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/living-a-life-of-service\/\">Serving others<\/a> will expand your capacity for generosity, which is one of the three traits Maxwell says comprise a healthy character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: Maxwell encourages building character by giving to others\u2014but before doing so, you may need to nurture your <em>sense of generosity<\/em>. Research suggests that <a href=\"https:\/\/ggsc.berkeley.edu\/images\/uploads\/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Generosity-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>compassion<\/em> is the emotional basis for generous behavior<\/a>\u2014so if you\u2019d like to become a more generous person, start by cultivating your sense of compassion. One way to accomplish this is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mindful.org\/how-to-be-more-compassionate-a-mindful-guide-to-compassion\/#:~:text=How%20Loving%2DKindness%20Meditation%20Strengthens%20Compassion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">through loving-kindness meditation,<\/a> during which you actively wish the best for others in your life.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mindset-2-consciously-act-in-alignment-with-your-values\">Mindset #2: Consciously Act in Alignment With Your Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxwell argues that, in any situation, you should practice integrity by making a conscious choice to act in alignment with your values instead of acting impulsively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Shortform note: While Maxwell encourages you to <em>always<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shortform.com\/blog\/living-by-your-values\/\">live according to your values<\/a>, most people end up making some moral mistakes throughout life. According to research, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hbs.edu\/ris\/Publication%20Files\/Gino%202015%20-%20Understanding%20Ordinary%20Unethical%20Behavior_73a2aae2-8013-46fb-bd35-5c1fb5a75c4b.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">you\u2019re most likely to make these mistakes when you don\u2019t fully grasp the ethical implications of a decision or when you feel social or situational pressure to behave immorally.<\/a> If you notice yourself neglecting your values, try to understand the consequences of your actions or to change the circumstances that influenced you to act immorally. For example, if you value kindness but snap at your loved ones when you\u2019re stressed, work to understand <em>why<\/em> you snap and take steps to reduce your stress.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exercise: Build Character Through Practicing Your Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Maxwell says that it\u2019s important to build strong character if you want to grow and that you can strengthen your character through practice. In this exercise, you\u2019ll practice acting in accordance with your values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What would you say are your most important values?<\/li><li>When did you recently fall short of one of your highest values? What happened, and why do you think you missed the mark?<\/li><li>When might you have an opportunity to embody that value in the coming week? Could there be more than one opportunity?<\/li><li>What can you do to make it easier for yourself to put that value into practice when the opportunity arises?<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you actively look for ways to help other people? Do you act compulsively or deliberately? According to John C. Maxwell, building character should be your primary goal in life. He suggests two mindsets that will help you do this. First, continually seek opportunities to serve others. Second, consciously act in alignment with your values. 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