In the book “The Road to Character” David Brooks goes on a personal journey to find what makes life truly fulfilling. He stresses that in today’s society, happiness is measured by the success one obtains in their chosen career, which he calls resume virtues. He argues that ultimately superficial successes don’t make you happy, but rather true happiness lies from within. Discovering the radical honesty of one’s own weaknesses can help bring forward your inner light which he calls eulogy virtues. Transforming inherent bad character traits such as shallowness to depth, selfishness to love, or disorganization into character, will help you find meaning, purpose and obtain a rich and fulling life. In this essay I will explore my own moral bucket list and the resume and eulogy virtues that comprise my life.
As I sit here and think of the virtues of my life I can’t help but feel uncomfortable. I’m forced to take an honest look in the mirror and ask myself who is really looking back at me. If asked this same question a few years ago, I know my answers may have been completely different. As I have had much time to reflect and explore the meaning of life and how I choose to find purpose. As of recent I have uncovered many truths. I have realized that I have wasted a lot of time. What I mean by this is my focus and my attention …show more content…
It shows all my qualities, certifications, leadership experience, past work history, and education. Saying things like “Dedicated Professional with 4 year of outstanding performance in the U.S. Air Force” or “I am accountable and ambitious and have a tenure for overcoming challenges without compromising integrity. I have the ability to remain focused and productive in challenging situations”. Then I sit here and think as I review it as it go on and on about the things I have done, I realized that though these aspect of my life have and will always be important, they don’t mean
As I sit here and think of the virtues of my life I can’t help but feel uncomfortable. I’m forced to take an honest look in the mirror and ask myself who is really looking back at me. If asked this same question a few years ago, I know my answers may have been completely different. As I have had much time to reflect and explore the meaning of life and how I choose to find purpose. As of recent I have uncovered many truths. I have realized that I have wasted a lot of time. What I mean by this is my focus and my attention …show more content…
It shows all my qualities, certifications, leadership experience, past work history, and education. Saying things like “Dedicated Professional with 4 year of outstanding performance in the U.S. Air Force” or “I am accountable and ambitious and have a tenure for overcoming challenges without compromising integrity. I have the ability to remain focused and productive in challenging situations”. Then I sit here and think as I review it as it go on and on about the things I have done, I realized that though these aspect of my life have and will always be important, they don’t mean