Good character

                   Good Character & Implications of a Good Character

                        Written by Peter Nguyen

My thought of a good character is knowing from right to wrong and owning up to your mistakes without backing out or involving others that will make the situation worse. It’s important to get feedback for any situation you don’t understand well. When you make the final decision on any situation, be sure to make the decision with a clear mind and be considerate of the other person’s feelings. A good character learns from their mistakes and tries to be a better version of themselves. A good character must go through their own set of struggles and pain because we learn from them and our experiences will guide others and validate how they feel. 

A good character in my definition is by having proper etiquette and common sense when out in public. A good character is also defined by being kind to others even though they aren’t kind to you, supportive to your friends and family, and lastly being patient. Patience is extremely important for a good character because good things will come and worth the wait. A good character that is capable of controlling their emotions in a heated environment shows maturity because it’s quite difficult to suppress your emotions in an environment that makes you want to burst into anger. For example, an individual got into an argument with another person that says things that made you upset or angry. Although, you don’t want to escalate the argument despite your emotions being hurt by this person. A good character is about being the bigger person and setting your ego aside in any heated situation even if the individual is wrong or right. 

I believe one problem of a good character is that they don’t leave room for themselves to reflect on their own because of the obstacles in their lives that make it impossible to move on. Another problem of a good character is having a caring personality because it makes it difficult to do things you want without worrying, checking in on others, and fear of being forgotten. Overthinking makes it hard for an individual to follow through with their ideas and it would take longer for them to finish.  

In conclusion, a good character should know from right to wrong and put their ego aside in any heated situation even if they are right or wrong. A good character should also know their worth and limitations without worrying about others and how others perceive them. A good character should be genuine and willing to help others of their own free will without forcing yourself to help.


“Never let others change how you are because being kind and humble will get you far in life.”