Character and influence!

Every day, every action you take reflects on your cumulative influence. Call it your personal stock price, your personal value, or your natural ability to attract or repel. Call it whatever you like, but your ability to make a positive difference in others' lives is effected by what you do and say each second of your life. A good friend of mine refers to this as one's "expert status". That can be more of a term which implies ones character and attributes as perceived by ones' business peers or associates. Generalizing a bit more, it boils down to ones character.

As far as what we say, the Bible frequently tells us that the wise man is careful with what he speaks and does. The words we speak shine a bright light on our character.

Similarly, the actions we take reflect on our character. Each step forward will either be a positive or a negative step toward making a difference. Maybe it just makes a difference in your family. Maybe it makes a difference for your employer or church. Maybe an organization that you volunteer for. Be careful which actions you take and where you take them.

In life, your character exclaims your values to the world. Guard it, enhance it, and protect it with every action and word. You are always influencing someone and one never knows who is watching. Make sure your influence is POSITIVE.