CHAPTER 12The Model for Remarkable—Adding Function to Your Form

Character, in the long run, is the decisive factor in the life of an individual and of nations alike.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT

A NOTHER COLLEGE football player has been asked to leave his team. This seems to happen more and more frequently these days. A star player with gifts and abilities that set him apart from others is derailed because of a violation of team rules or state laws. Another sports career that promised remarkable results is now thrown away and lost forever.

And, of course, this type of incident isn’t exclusive to sports. It’s not unusual to read about a political figure, charismatic and skilled in policy matters, throwing it all away because photos were released showing ...

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