An inescapable truth lies at the heart of this simple yet profound book: The quality of our lives is not determined by the happenstance of genetics or by the influence of environment; it is not measured in material possessions or in the trappings of youth; it is not dependent on personality or social acclaim. On the contrary, the intrinsic value of the lives we lead reflects the strength of a single trait: our personal character.Character Is Destiny,a sort of self-help guide for the soul, shows how we can lead richer lives simply by being better people. 'This profound book reminds us how utterly central character is to all else in life . . . I plan to stay in touch with this book for many years.'— Shelby Steele Russell W. Gough, a nationally prominent writer and speaker, describes the steps to personal growth from examining our lives to taking responsibility for our actions, from discarding selfishness to embracing the greater good, from becoming a better role model for our
