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Universal Goodness : 115 Effects on Society 1. When UG-5 is practiced until it becomes a habit, one can readily exercise self-control. 2. When matters of economy go hand-in-hand with spirituality, security is the ensuing result. With economic and spiritual security, one can satisfactorily perform one’s work and fulfill one’s obligations to the people in the Six Directions. One is not given to partiality because one has been well trained enough to be an effective team leader. One has the ability to make right decisions. One knows when to let things be. And one knows how to keep harmony in the team. One will attract good and moral people into one’s life. The following questionnaire can be used to evaluate one’s shortcomings where one’s family and one’s work are concerned. This questionnaire has been used with the men and women of different careers and professions who came together to observe the Eight Precepts and practice meditation. One’s Personal Shortcomings: (1) One is a spendthrift. One buys more than what is necessary. One’s house is in disarray. (2) One does not chant or practice meditation. One’s concentration is easily lost.