Tag: my creed

Uncommon

I do not choose to be a common man,
It is my right to be uncommon … if I can,
I seek opportunity … not security.
I do not wish to be a kept citizen.
Humbled and dulled by having the
State look after me.
I want to take the calculated risk;
To dream and to build.
To fail and to succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole;
I prefer the challenges of life
To the guaranteed existence;
The thrill of fulfillment
To the stale calm of Utopia.
I will not trade freedom for beneficence
Nor my dignity for a handout
I will never cower before any master
Nor bend to any threat.
It is my heritage to stand erect.
Proud and unafraid;
To think and act for myself,
To enjoy the benefit of my creations
And to face the world boldly and say,
“This I have done.”
—Dean Alfange, My Creed

My Creed.

I strive to be as genuine as possible; to do right in the midst of adversity; to be a gentlemen and a leader; to expect success and embrace responsibility; to keep an eternal perspective on the good things unseen, and be wary of being caught up in tangible, short lived things of this world; to have an eye for beauty and goodness; a heart for people.

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I posted this a long while ago. Its important to reference regularly. My Creed. I’m sure I can clean it up but, as it is, it pretty much summarizes the content of character I wish to attain.

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Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of.-B. Franklin

I love this. It strikes me deep with conviction.