Developing Character

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Penn State football coach Joe Paterno has built a reputation as a coach committed not only to winning, but to academic excellence. One of his former players made this comment: “Other schools tried to recruit me with promises that I would definitely play. Paterno promised I’d be a better person.”

— Joe Paterno

The point

Coach Joe Paterno promised a recruited player not just playing time but personal transformation into a better person.

Scripture

1 Timothy 4:7-8

Audience

Adults

Tone

Inspiring

To tell aloud

under a minute · 50 words

Subjects

Leadership Character Transformation Influence Mentorship

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