Throughout history there are men who stand out.  Many because of their faith, some because of their convictions.  These men had several characteristics in common.

1.  They truly believed in their mission or cause.

2.  They never gave up, no matter the odds.

3.  They believed in themselves

4.  They listened to wisdom (many from God).

5.  They never changed no matter what society stated.

 

Men like George Washington, John Calvin, Martin Luther, David, Abraham Lincoln, had a solid belief system, a firm grasp on the situation at hand, and never gave up on the task.  Men that we need today.