While working at a stealth startup this past month, I arose early one morning after crashing on a couch in down-town Palo Alto. Checking Yelp, I strolled over to Cafe del Doge, which seemed like a sensible decision. After quickly adjusting to the fact that I was the only non-regular in the place, I sat down and read the city’s Daily News. I attempted to look interested, and then a certain story struck me. A story that showed maturity, courage and character. It was from a 12-year old boy:
Moments after the man who paralyzed him with an errant bullet was sentenced to at least 60 years in prison, 12-year old, Christopher Rodriguez rolled his wheelchair next to the man and extended his hand. “I forgive you,” he said to Jared Adams, 26, who shot the boy last year while Christopher was taking a piano lesson across the street.
These types of stories seem to continually arise in a periodic fashion that keeps your ego in check. Below this 12-year old’s message sits his understanding of life’s tendency to yield unwarranted situations. Your response reveals your character.
