Be a man of Integrity

10/4/22

Integrity is the foundation of every friendship, family, relationships and every organization in our world. The only thing more important than having it is living it.

Life has a purpose. To help you live out that purpose with integrity requires being true to yourself and others at all times, standing for the truth always. We believe in living a life of character and honor because we understand that to be true to yourself is to be true to all mankind.

Exhibiting integrity in the face of opposition and temptation will forever be the mark of an exceptional man. You cannot be what you are not. You cannot do what you will not. You cannot be someone you’re not or live a life you’ll regret if you’re not true to yourself and others around you.

Be a man of integrity, do your job. Stay on your path. Live with virtue, not because it's easy, but because it is right. Finish what you started. Keep your promises, and hold up your end of the bargain. Demand the same from others. Strive to do your part, as every man does his.

This is your "man card".

Do you have a man card?

There are five qualities of a man that form the foundation of a man card: Character, Courage, Commitment, Honour and Integrity.

A man with integrity has the courage to stand for what is right, irrespective of the cost.

As a man with integrity, you cannot allow yourself to be intimidated by anyone.

If someone were to try to intimidate you, they would use your integrity as a weapon against you. To defeat this person, you must therefore stand firm in your truth. Your truth will either honour or shame you.

Integrity is one of the qualities that has kept us alive for thousands of years. And it is what will keep us alive in the days to come. I believe that all men ought to walk around with a little notice in their eye, a sparkle in their step, because we have a moral and ethical obligation to be the best human beings we can be. The second we stop caring about our family, friends and ourselves is the moment we stop being human.

For those who might say "Imma do me" I say "No you're not!" When you hurt yourself, you're hurting your family and loved ones. You're making it harder for future generations to survive.

Everyone's problems are each other's problems. If someone is being mistreated, they're not alone, they have community. Don't put others down so that you can feel good about yourself.

Integrity is doing the right thing when no one else is watching. Integrity is doing what's right in the face of adversity. Integrity is keeping your word, even if it's hard.

Integrity is living by a code that you believe in and not being afraid to stand for the truth, always.

Respect – Being a man of integrity means respecting yourself, other men and everyone.

The way you treat others, from your family and friends to people on the street and those who you don't know, says a lot about you as a person.

A real man will be kind, courteous and respectful to everyone he meets.

Make today count. Think before you speak. Take action without being impulsive. Have the courage to do what's right in the face of adversity and make sure you're always standing up for what's right, no matter what. Rule your life with these virtues in mind, and be true to yourself. You'll be better for it in every way.

Don't settle for mediocrity. Be better than that today.