At the Green Light Project, we believe that strong character is the engine of strong leadership. Our seven virtues guide how young people learn, lead, and show up in the world. Each virtue helps youth build the inner strengths and leadership competencies that shape their future—self‑discovery, goal‑setting, discipline, communication, entrepreneurship, and the courage to create a lasting legacy. These virtues are not just ideas we teach; they are practices we live, model, and grow together.
Trust is having faith in someone or something. It is a positive attitude about life. You are confident that the right thing will happen without trying to control it or make it happen. Even when difficult things happen, trust helps us find a lesson in it.
Compassion is understanding and caring when someone is hurt or troubled, even if you don't know them. It is wanting to help, even if all you can do is listen and say kind words.
Courage is bravery in the face of fear. You do the right thing even when it is hard or scary. When you are courageous, you don't give up. You try new things. You admit mistakes. Courage is the strength of your heart.
Practicing justice is being fair. It is solving problems, so everyone wins. You don't prejudge. You see people as individuals, you don't accept it when someone acts like a bully, cheats or lies. Being a champion of justice takes courage. Sometimes when you stand for justice, you stand alone.
When you have wisdom, you are humble. You don't consider yourself more important than other people. You are happy to serve others and think other people's needs are important. When you are wise, you don't criticize others. You don't criticize or shame yourself. You admit mistakes and learn from them.
Temperance is crating a healthy balance in your life between work, play, rest, and exercise. You don't overdo or get swept away by things you like. You use self-discipline to take charge of your life and your time. Temperance can also mean self-disciple and self-control. It is doing what you really want to do, rather than being tossed around by your feelings like a leaf in the wind. You respond instead of react. You get things done in an orderly and efficient way. With self-discipline, you take charge of yourself.
When you have ideals, you are guided by what is right and meaningful in life. You follow your beliefs. You don't just accept things the way they are. You make a difference. Hopeful people dare to dream big and act as if those dreams are possible.
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