It doesn’t matter who you can fool.

It doesn’t matter what kind of reputation you have built.

It doesn’t matter who you are when you are on stage.

It doesn’t matter who you play.

It doesn’t matter how much money you have.

It doesn’t matter who your parents are.

It doesn’t matter how lovely of a mirage you paint.

It doesn’t matter how many matches you have won.

It doesn’t matter how much potential you have.

It does matter who you are.

It does matter what you choose when nobody will know.

It does matter if you have to carry regret.

It does matter how you react when someone has done you wrong.

It does matter how today’s decisions impact tomorrow.

It does matter what you are worth.

It does matter what you choose with the details.

It does matter how you submit to authority.

It does matter if you are one of integrity.

It matters who you are.

It only takes one moment to erase a life’s reputation.

It only takes one mistake to change your life forever.

You know what is right and wrong and you bear the burden of responsibility that that carries.

You are the leaders of today and tomorrow.

You are priceless.

You are not measured by what you have done, but by the content of your character.

You have the choice, the freedom to become what you may.

But remember, character is what in the end, truly matters.

April 28, 2005