Personal qualities are developed as a result of either experience, study or training. Certain qualities are regarded as CORE Qualities due to the broad range of benefits that they offer a person who practices them. They are based on practices from various spiritual, philosophical and training traditions.

CORE Qualities are cultivable, the become our strength, something we are good at, or for which we are often praised by others. CORE Qualities can vary based on our education or experience - rare is the person whose CORE Qualities are in balance. We tend to work at our strengths, the qualities and skill we alredy have, and avoid dealing with our weaknesses.

The goal of The Core Challenge is to help you balance your Core Qualities and consciously focus on developing weaker personal qualities that will allow you to think and act with perfect equipoise and timing. Being aware of our Core Qualities will help you develop a more flexible approach to your life.

The following table outlines the Core Qualities organized in ten domains that will help you create a well-balanced and successful life:

	Body	Confident		Desire	Clever
		Obedient			Objective
		Resilient			Realistic
		Elegant			Ethical
	Mind	Creative		Knowledge	Competent
		Organized			Observant
		Rational			Reflective
		Eficient			Enthusiastic
	Intellect	Competent		Mastery	Consistent
		Original			Outstanding
		Resourceful			Reliable
		Eloquent			Entrepreneural
	Spirituality	Compassionated		Abundance	Constant
		Open			Outstanding
		Respecful			Resolute
		Empathetic			Equitable
	Character	Couragous		Wisdom	Cultivated
		Optimistic			Objective
		Reponsible			Reflective
		Energetic			Educated

All of the above CORE Qualities can help you develop success in life. If you don't have some of these right now, don't worry. While some will come more naturally than others, each of these personal qualities can be developed through The Core Challenge and mindful practice.

So begin today. Section 3 will help you to assess what steps, skills, and personal qualities will get you from where you are now to where you want to be.