A review by kanjimanji
The Road to Character by David Brooks

5.0

Building a character is far from a peaceful endeavor. It's war, and your intelligence report is wrong — the enemy is much closer. You see it in every mirror. It's you. Waging a battle against yourself is one of the most ludicrous and honorable things you can do.

To become a great character, picture yourself as Jackie Chan in your customized Armor of God. What would Jackie do next, if Jackie was you? Do that. Samuel Johnson and Michel de Montaigne did.