Reputation

Your reputation should never be placed in someone else’s hands, nor should it be defined by their opinions. You earn your reputation through the life you live—by building yourself up, holding your character to the highest standard, and choosing to do what is right regardless of the circumstances.
Live in such a way that every decision you make reflects the legacy you want to leave behind, as though it were the final piece of wisdom you could pass on to the next generation.
—CM