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Tenacity, Thoughtfulness, and Truthfulness start with “T”: Build Character Through Trust and Teamwork

C I T A D E L

Trustworthiness

Trust is earned through honesty and consistency.
Trustworthiness means being honest and dependable so others can rely on me.
Reflection Questions:
  1. How do I show people that they can trust me?
  2. Why is it important to keep my promises?
  3. What happens when trust is broken and how can it be rebuilt?
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Teamwork

Together Everyone Achieves More.
Teamwork means working together toward a common goal with respect and support.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What makes a team work well together?
  2. How can I help your teammates succeed?
  3. When was a time teamwork helped me accomplish something hard?
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Tolerance

Tolerance opens the door to understanding.
Tolerance means respecting and accepting differences in others.
Reflection Questions:
  1. How can you show respect for someone with a different opinion?
  2. Why does tolerance make a community stronger?
  3. When have you learned something from someone different from you?
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Tenacity

Tenacity turns challenges into victories.
Tenacity means sticking with your goals even when things get tough.
Reflection Questions:
  1. When was a time you refused to give up?
  2. Why is persistence important to success?
  3. How can you encourage others to stay determined?
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Thoughtfulness

Thoughtfulness makes kindness real.
Thoughtfulness means considering the needs and feelings of others before acting.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What does it mean to think before you act?
  2. How can you show thoughtfulness at school or home?
  3. When has someone’s thoughtfulness made a difference for you?
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Truthfulness

Truth builds the foundation for respect.
Truthfulness means being honest in your words and actions.
Reflection Questions:
  1. Why is it important to tell the truth even when it’s hard?
  2. How does truthfulness earn respect?
  3. What happens when people aren’t truthful?
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Thankfulness

Gratitude turns what we have into enough.
Thankfulness means showing appreciation for people and things in your life.
Reflection Questions:
  1. What are you most thankful for today?
  2. How can expressing gratitude improve relationships?
  3. Why does thankfulness make you happier?
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Timeliness

Being on time shows respect for others and yourself.
Timeliness means managing your time wisely and being on time.
Reflection Questions:
  1. Why is timeliness a sign of respect?
  2. How can you improve your time management?
  3. What helps you stay organized and on time?
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Tact

Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy.
Tact means speaking and acting with care so you don’t hurt others.
Reflection Questions:
  1. When is it hard to speak with tact?
  2. Why is tact important in friendships?
  3. How can you correct someone kindly?
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Tolerance

Tolerance creates harmony where there could be division.
Tolerance means welcoming diversity and appreciating unique perspectives.
Reflection Questions:
  1. How can tolerance prevent conflicts?
  2. What’s a time you learned something from being open-minded?
  3. How does tolerance build peace?
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