Tag: praise

  • Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Bouquets and Brickbats – Par for the Course

    Most of us grew up hearing reasons to do the right thing: It helps you. It helps others. That’s what a good human being does. We learn this best when our efforts are appreciated by people we look up to. But here’s what we rarely discuss: doing the right thing isn’t always met with applause.…

  • The Sculptor’s Donkey

    The Sculptor’s Donkey

    Which personal qualities do you take pride in?And how do you feel about those who don’t seem to share those same qualities? We often talk about the dangers of pride in wealth or success — but what about pride in our virtues? Can that be harmful? A Tale from the Street: The Donkey and the…