Character vs Reputation
Reputation – The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
Character – The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
We live in a world that is very image oriented. What people drive, where they work and what they wear can dictate their reputation.
Character is like the solid foundation and frames of a house built to last. The reputation is just the finished product that people see from the street. Just like the facade of a house in a Hollywood movie set, people can have a reputation that looks beautiful from the outside yet proves to be a shell when you open the front door.
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Character is what you really are. Reputation is what people say you are. Reputation is often based on character – but not always.”
John Wooden
Coach Terry