''A good name is rather choosen than great riches"

Proverbs 22:1

To have a good name means to have a great character. When you choose a good name rather than great riches, that means you choose to have a good character. You'd rather be known for a good person. Great riches brings us pleasure, but to have a great name brings us happiness. You are full of richness if you are truly happy. You can be the biggest billionaire out there, but be the most miserable person out there. These miserable rich billionaires that are miserable are poor in happiness. Usually a good name, or person would be happy for what they have. Most millionaires are known for being greedy, rude, or even miserable and those are all negative words to describe them. They are proven enough, to have a bad name because they are mostly stubborn and not appreciating what they have. A great car is really pleasurable. Even having a beautiful mansion is pleasurable, but it won't bring you happiness. Having a good name brings happiness, because you know you have good character within you. That's why in Proverbs 22:1 choosing a good name is better than a great bunch of riches. Besides when you die, you die for being known as a good character. Your character is what carrys on after you die. If you are a millionair, you die without your riches and I personally think its bad. I want to die for being known as something great, rather than to be known as a miserable rich guy. A few months ago, I remember watching on Discovery Channel about a show of family murders. This particular episode reminded me of this quote. The man one a lottery ticket, but he ends up getting killed for his money. The man was very greedy and always wanted more, more, more. His own richness killed him and he died with a bad name. To have a good name means to be happy with what you have and forget about the richness.

''A good name is better than anything you can achieve in this life"

Mike Krzyewski

This quote has to do something with reputation. In my opinion your actions are the leading cause to the character you are. You just can't get a good name for no apparent reason. Your behaviors are involved in your good name. For example, you can be the kind of guy who helps his mother, helps his friends, and be respectful for others. People with good names, or good reputation, are most likey admired by others. People with good names choose the right. Hopefully, I become a good name, because I want to achieve this main goal. I find it somewhat sad when someone has a bad name, because they are basically known for being bad. Sometimes this bad character is hard to get rid of because, they keep digging into choosing the wrong. Teens choosing the right, will most likely end up having a good name in their own future. A good name, good persona, or a good reputation is what someone should be heading for, and not a negative bad name. Anyone can have a good name, if they choose to follow the path of choosing the right. If I can speak to someone with a bad name, I'll truly convince them to follow the bright path, and ignore the evil, horrible path. I would like to be known as a lifesaver in my future, and I know I will achieve having a good name. People to have good names are those willing to put themselves second before others, hard workers, and responsible. There are more than one million good names and anyone can have that name. Mr. Krzyewski himself stands out as a good name, and shows a good example to the public. Well he choose the right, to have a good name. Some people in this world have a bad name like those prisoners, or drug addicts. Many people should be aware that their actions affect their character, personality and their names. Your behavior determines wether you have a good name or bad name.