Many children are told by their parents to be a good little boy or a good little girl. Seldom does anyone question what this means or the benefits of such behavior. Are there advantages of living a life based on good personal values?

A good person is often thought of as someone who is positive, cheerful, respectful and is open to lending a hand to another in need. Good people are those who are honest, loyal and trustworthy. People who are dependable and able to take on responsibility for themselves and others when that need is called for. Good people are virtuous and put forth their best effort most of the time. These are the attributes that afford them success in society. 

Good personal values, good manners allow a person to interact in society with a certain level of success. When treating others with a basic level of respect, dignity and even handed treatment that some call  the “Golden Rule” to  treat others as you would like to be treated. This allows a positive experience for both parties involved.

Successful interactions can bring wealth through successful business deals, can bring love through successful personal relationships and can bring a peace of mind that is thought by many to be a tremendous benefit in quality of life. The most important benefit may be the ability to look in the mirror and like the person looking back.

Good personal values offer a guide by which to make decisions. It is a guide created by the wisdom of  the ages which continue to prove to be valuable throughout modern times as well. There are certain truths which are timeless about the way that most people enjoy being treated a code of etiquette that often leads to positive interactions. Using this code allows a person to create a comfortable feeling for others around them and that tends to lead to positive outcomes in life.

Be a good person. Use proper etiquette to treat others kindly and with respect. Use best practice in business to make money without taking advantage of others or succumbing to Greed. Treat others in a manner that you would want to be treated and the advantages of this course of behavior will make itself clear by creating a full life surrounded by loved ones and the precious commodity of peace of mind and a good night’s sleep.