“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” MLK Jr.

I read the above quote for the first time the other day.  I tend to think of MLK quotes as being about personal inspiration but this quote I find personally challenging.  There is much thought around the concept of limiting our exposure to the “world of measurement.”  The idea being that people achieve more when they focus on their own strengths, absent of comparison to others. I tend to agree with the sentiment in most cases but this quote leaves me asking “what is the true measure of a person?”.

What do you believe is the ultimate measure of a man or woman?

Do you feel comfortable with the idea of being measured?