Lesson 2- What is character?

Do each of the following in order.

1. Read Lesson 2 Perspective on What is Character?

2. Read the excerpts in Readings in Lesson 2

3. View the clip on Successful Elements of Coaching by Vice Lombardi

4. Answer Multiple Choice Questions at the conclusion of the lesson

5. DO ASSESSMENT: Return to Bblearn and Do Assessment attached to Lesson 2 Wada.

Ensure that you have completed the previous lesson and have received an email response from the instructor before completing this lesson assessment.
If you have not received a response from the previous lesson please email Brad Dieter at bradd@uidaho.edu.

Lesson 2 Perspective: What is Character?

Below find definitions of character by individuals thought to have great character.

"Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing: Abraham Lincoln

The qualities of a great man are "vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character." George Washington

Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden.

Talent is god given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful. John Wooden.

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Readings:

Read: Thomas Lickona on Character

Read: Character Definition

Read the attached from Jack Pardee a "Graduate" of the Junction Boys of Paul "Bear Bryant" (Click to learn more about Bryant, incase you already do not know).

Click Here to read Pardee's perspective on Bryant.

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