Episode 1465 Character-Building: A Simple Exercise to Improve Yourself

Murray Stewart, host of episode 1465, shares a practical and simple character-building exercise inspired by his experience living with an acquired brain injury (ABI). In this short, reflective episode Murray explains how to list five personal strengths and five weaknesses on opposite sides of a page, score each from 1–10, and total the scores to track progress over time. He illustrates the method with his own examples — strengths like problem-solving and verbal communication, and weaknesses such as impatience and anger — and encourages listeners to revisit the exercise every few months to increase strengths and reduce weaknesses. Murray frames the exercise as a tool for self-improvement and relationship building, urging listeners to use the holidays or family gatherings to try it with loved ones. The episode emphasizes humility, personal responsibility, and steady progress: it’s never too late to work on your character.