Two powerful stories today really moved me. Two stories of men whose integrity is not for sale.
First,
Gil Meche, a major league pitcher due for a $12MM contract this year. Gil has not performed at a level of which he is proud so he is walking away rather than collecting the final $12MM on his contract. Regardless of how much he has been paid before, it is remarkable that anyone would do this. His moral compass did not allow him to accept a large sum of money for failing to deliver. That is impressive. Honor.
Second, the touching story from American Idol you may have heard. No, I am not watching anymore. Just not interesting to me without Simon. But >>>>
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Published on January 27, 2011 13:59