Book One, Paragraph 16

Also,

To be my own master in all things, able to take charge of my 

own affairs and to be serene with it;

To be a good steward of my resources, and those of my family, workplace, etc.;

To remember not to be satisfied with first impressions or 
to leave a question prematurely;

To be focused and persistent in meetings;

An immovable adherence to decisions made after full consideration;

To have foresight for the longer issues, along with unfussy attention to details;

Never to be harsh or impetuous or in a panic, but to give everything that 

matters its own time and attention, as by a person of leisure: to be 

unhurried, organized, vigorous and consistent in all.

A sober steadfastness in all things; stamina and perseverance; an indomitable spirit;

To act with an eye for what needs to be done, not the glory of its doing;

No vain taste for so-called honors, and not to be obsequious or want to be popular;

To be beyond flattery and reward impartially, giving everyone their due;

Readiness to defer ungrudgingly to those with some special 
knowledge, insight or ability;

To support others in making the most of their own talents;

Not to think friends and family are neglecting me when they 
need to be somewhere else;

A ready ear for anyone with any proposal for the common good;

To practice common courtesy and avoid vulgarity;

To enjoy the comforts of life without pride or apology either, and without 

expecting them always or regretting their absence; 

To regulate abstinence and enjoyment like Socrates;

Knowing where to tighten and where to relax;

Not to be too particular about food or clothing;

To take sensible care of my body, being neither vain nor neglectful, 

in order to avoid unnecessary illness;

To steer my natural sexuality into meaningful experience;

Giving tradition its due but not following it blindly;

No superstitious fear of gods or anything supernatural;

Not to keep too many secrets about myself;

To be the kind of person that no one would describe as an imposter, 

but rather as a man of mellow wisdom and mature experience;

All of this notwithstanding, to avoid perfectionism, dogmatism, 

pedantry and being doctrinaire.