Article: How to be great.(Opinion)

One time I was talking to a barangay chairman. I asked him why he keeps on running for the top barangay position.His reply was: “I want people to have a high regard for me and my family.I want people to recognize me. I feel good when people reach out for my hand and touch it to their foreheads.”I admired the man’s frank answer, but his motive was self-serving.* * *Other people think of greatness in terms of titles and high positions, or outstanding achievements worthy of being included in the Hall of Fame.Still others think of greatness in having lots of money, even if for some, they are ill-gotten.No wonder there’s a joke which says the difference ...

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