The Templeton Plan: Step 16

The Templeton Plan is written for those who consider themselves students in the school of total success. It is suggested that you devote yourself to one step each day, over a period of three weeks, Each step should be studied carefully until the following questions can be answered in a satisfactory and thorough manner:

1. What do these ideas really mean?
2. How do they apply to my own life?
3. How can I use their meaning in achieving success?

Step 16: Maximizing The Power Of Your Faith  

• Successful and happy people will try to express their empathy in all circumstances. This means putting yourself inside the minds and hearts of others and feeling the effect your words and attitudes will have on them. 
• It is wise to say, give me the courage to improve what I can improve, the patience to endure what I cannot improve, and the wisdom to tell the difference between the two.
• "Never write down what you don't want published. Whatever you say or write should be intended to uplift and inspire the reader and should never be harmful.

Questions to ask yourself:

1. Do you rejoice in the good fortune of others?
2. Do you remain silent if you can't find something good to say about someone?
3. Are you quick to express empathy?
4. Are you careful about expressing criticism?
5. Do you work at being a humble person?