Cultivate humility

Being an inspiring role model is so much more important than "winning" arguments. We are all works in progress, and any given person can go though an amazing degree of change in a short period of time. In fact, some of the greatest advocates for peace have been former soldiers. Some of the greatest advocates for animals have been former farmers. It is not about where we have been, but where we are going and who we are trying to be. If we are successful at cultivating humility, self-respect, and genuine appreciation for the potential of others, we will gain the ability to be diplomatic and highly principled at the same time, an amazingly effective combination.