Question of the Day

[ayoub]

What drives you to do the right thing, even when it's the hardest thing to do?

Comments

[amante-donne.livejournal.com]

my conscience (is that how you spell it?)

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

:D

[katamphigorical.livejournal.com]

Selflessness. Of which i'm always on very short supply.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Heh... And you still do the right thing? :D

[avis-noctis.livejournal.com]

The knowledge that I will regret it later if I don't.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

That's a good motivator...

[bronxelf-ag001.livejournal.com]

Self interest.

[cmerun12.livejournal.com]

Ditto.

[childeofloki.livejournal.com]

Honour.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Yes... :D

[amanda.livejournal.com]

Well, that depends on what the 'right thing' is under the circumstances. Mostly, I do what I *think* is best for all concerned - especially in circumstances where there is no definite right or wrong thing to do.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

"the right thing" always depends on circumstances :D

[the-ravyn.livejournal.com]

The fact that I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I didn't...

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Yes... Me too... :D

[beatzz.livejournal.com]

Knowing that I'll be able to sleep easy...

I can't when I do something selfish or malicious.

My conscience is a Nazi specifically trained in torture...

[avis-noctis.livejournal.com]

I can't when I do something selfish or malicious.

Me neither.

[chiropteraclan.livejournal.com]

Knowing I have to live with myself and the outcome of my choices.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Indeed :D

[chanphenglew.livejournal.com]

The worry that other people will suffer if I don't do the right thing.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

That's a big burden...

[sorah.livejournal.com]

Well depends on the *right thing* we're talking about. I usually do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

However, the *right thing* in my instance about the instructor issue is the *right thing* to do, even if I do not win the appeal because other students might benefit from said action.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Yup... Sometimes the right thing isn't for our benefit, but it needs doing...

[mighty-rontor.livejournal.com]

Righteous indignation.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

:D

[fox-bard.livejournal.com]

My honour, my conscience, my heavy guilt triggers, my OCD and the very human need to be right even when I'm wrong. It makes for a rigorous discipline.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Those are powerful things... And part of why I think you're awesome :D

[seegwa.livejournal.com]

My personal integrity and ethical code...

Obviously, each situation is evaluated individually - and both the costs and the benefits to me and others is weighed. I'm usually willing to accept the costs if the benefit for others is significant... and appreciated. ;)

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

:D

Good answer :D

[heardthatnoise.livejournal.com]

Knowing that I'm the example that my daughter has to use for the rest of her life.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

That is a fantastic motivator!

[donnickcottage.livejournal.com]

Fear of self disgust if I succumb to the wrong thing. I only have my integrity to be proud of; I've spent everything else.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

Your integrity is something to be proud of, bro :D

[smwright.livejournal.com]

I know I'm late on this today, but I had to answer.

The need to lead my daughters by example.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

And I'm sure you do that very well :D

[carocrow.livejournal.com]

The ghost of my Grandmother ;-)

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

I could say the memory of my Nan... :D

[mjtheanarchist.livejournal.com]

I HATE DRIVING!

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

LMAO! :D

[uawildcatgrl.livejournal.com]

my inner voice.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

A powerful voice... *hugs*

[eternalxwhisper.livejournal.com]

My conscience and guilt of knowing if I didn't do the right thing I'd never forgive myself.

[ayoub.livejournal.com]

A powerful driver indeed!