In essence, if we want to direct our lives, we must take control of our consistent actions. It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.
Integrity means congruence. Words and behavior match.
Good character is not formed in a week or a month. It is created little by little, day by day. Protracted and patient effort is needed to develop good character.
See what a person is doing every day, day after day, and you'll know who that person is and what he or she is becoming.
The standards you establish for others must reflect the standards you set for yourself. No one will follow a hypocrite.
Do not let your deeds belie your words, lest when you speak in church someone may say to himself, "Why do you not practice what you preach?
As we seek the Lord's help and in His strength, we can gradually reduce the disparity between what we say and what we do, between expressing love and consistently showing it, and between bearing testimony and steadfastly living it. We can become more diligent and concerned at home as we are more faithful in learning, living, and loving the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.
Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results.
The great thing about my parents is they didn't preach anything they didn't practice.
Rock stars, like anyone else, have to show discipline and take consistent good actions.
Trust is enormously powerful in a corporation. People won't do their best unless they believe they'll be treated fairly. The only way I know how to create that kind of trust is by laying out your values and then walking the talk. You've got to do what you say you'll do, consistently, over time.
Habit is everything, even in love.
We make every effort to see that our actions live up to our words and be vigilant with regards to our behavior.
The way we do small things determines the way we do EVERYTHING
Go put your creed into your deed, Nor speak with double tongue.
What we needed were not words and promises but a steady accumulation of small realities.
The more uniform a man's voice, step, manner of conversation, handwriting--the more quiet, uniform, settled, his actions, his character.
