Build lasting success into your life by emphasizing, requiring, and recognizing good character every day.

The City of Sallisaw is proud to be a participant

in the Character First program.

Joyfulness

Maintaining a good attitude, even when faced with unpleasant conditions

Enthusiasm

Expressing joy in each task as I give it my best effort

Flexibility

Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset

Discernment

Understanding the deeper reasons why things happen

Cautiousness

Knowing how important right timing is in accomplishing right actions

Boldness

Confidence that what I have to say or do is true, right and just

Humility

Acknowledging that achievement results from investment of

others in my life.

Contentment

Realizing that true happiness does not depend of material conditions

Security

Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away

Contentment

Realizing that true happiness does not depend on material conditions

Security

Structuring my life around that which cannot be destroyed or taken away

Dependability

Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice

Determination

Purposing to accomplish right goals at the right time, regardless of the opposition

Thriftiness

Allowing myself and others to spend only what is necessary

Deference

Limiting my freedom so I do not offend the tastes of those

around me

Compassion

Investing whatever is necessary to heal the

hurts of others

Persuasiveness

Guiding vital truths around another's mental roadblocks

Alertness

Being aware of what is taking place around me so I can have

the right responses

Decisiveness

The ability to recognize key factors and finalize difficult decisons