Characteristics of Good People

Dear friends,

I have greatly matured from the naÏve and super shy 18-year-old that stepped foot into university to the now 25-year-old doctor who has his own values, skillsets, and a more experienced opinion on what’s important in life.

Throughout my development and growth, I have found through observation and personal experiences that there are just some characteristics about some people that really make them stand out and you think, “wow this person is a genuinely good person”.

Being a good human isn't always easy, but it's definitely worth it for obvious reasons like personal satisfaction and higher regard in society — in the sense what goes around, comes around. So, if you’re good to others then more often than not, others will be good to you. So for me, being a good human is very important.

Here are ten characteristics I have found makes a good human:

1. Be kind. Sometimes, we get caught up in our own stuff and forget to be kind to others. Small acts of kindness can go a long way in making someone's day.
2. Listen actively. When someone is talking to us, give them our full attention. Not only will they feel heard and understood, but we’ll also learn something new.
3. Practice empathy. Put yourself in other people's shoes and see their perspective. This will help us connect with others and form meaningful relationships.
4. Take responsibility. Own up to your actions and their consequences. This shows that we’re trustworthy and accountable.
5. Help others. Whether it's volunteering or just lending a hand to a friend in need, helping others can make a big difference in both their lives and ours.
6. Be honest. Honesty is the foundation of any good relationship. Being truthful and transparent will help us build trust and respect with others.
7. Be open-minded. Be willing to hear different perspectives and try new things. This will help us grow as a person and learn more about the world around us.
8. Be respectful. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. This means being considerate of their feelings and opinions, even if we don't agree.
9. Learn from mistakes. We all make mistakes, it's a part of being human. What's important is that we learn from them and use that knowledge to become better.
10. Take care of yourself. We can't be a good person if we’re not taking care of our own physical, emotional and mental well-being.

Finally remember, being a good human isn't something that we can master overnight. It's a life-long journey and process, so enjoy it and see what your life experiences highlight to you as good (or bad) characteristics. Everyone is unique and there’s much to learn from others.

Quote 🧠

Every career is full of ups and downs, and just like with stories, when you’re in the middle of living out your life and career, you don’t know whether you’re up or down or what’s about to happen next. — Show Your Work by Austin Kleon

Link Up 🔗

Framer — feels like the best way to build a clean and classy website in 2023.

Podcast Ep — great creator insights on standing out by Colin and Samir.

YouTube Vid — great video on living life more intentionally and wisely.

Thread — here’s a brilliant twitter thread on how to stay poor by Alex Hormozi.

As always be safe, and be happy.

Warm regards - Yath 🤟🏾

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