Brooks argues that character is essential for living a good and meaningful life. He also argues that character can be developed through struggle, relationships, and the cultivation of virtues such as humility, courage, self-control, justice, generosity, gratitude, and forgiveness.
Here are some tips for developing good character:
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Ten lessons from The Road to Character by David Brooks:
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