Honesty As A Top Strength

If Honesty is your top strength, you are a straightforward person, not only by speaking the truth but by living your life
in a genuine and authentic way. You are down to earth and without pretense; you are a “real” person.

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Courage

Honesty falls under the virtue category of Courage. Courage describes strengths that deal with overcoming fear. These strengths can manifest themselves inwardly or outwardly as they are composed of cognitions, emotions, motivations and decisions.

Key Concepts

This strength involves accurately representing your internal states, intentions, and commitments, both publicly and privately. The strength of honesty is often linked to self-concordance- the extent to which your goals accurately represent your implicit interests and values. Honesty allows people to take responsibility for their feelings and behaviors, owning them, and reaping benefits by doing so.

Honesty Motto

Tell people the truth, (almost) all the time