Seneca: A person's character is their own; titles and…

Credentials can tell a partial story, but they do not settle the question of who someone is. A polished résumé, prestigious employer, or impressive social circle may reflect effort, luck, access, or all three. Likewise, a person without visible achievements may have integrity, curiosity, and the willingness to grow. When choosing collaborators, friends, or people to mentor, look for how they handle small obligations. Do they tell the truth when it costs them? Do they learn from feedback? Do they treat people with less power well? Character is built through choices, not conferred by a label. It is also worth making room for potential. Someone inexperienced may flourish when trusted with a real opportunity. Today, judge people less by the status attached to them and more by the habits they bring into ordinary moments.