In Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 Solomon writes 2 ways to ensure that you are motivated by character, and not by achievement. First, we must be humble enough to grow. Growth often takes much humility. The arrogant king is the one who stops growing, but the humble king will continue to grow. Second, we are to live in obedience to God because all of us will be forgotten by people. Our earthly legacy will not last. Maybe it will survive a generation or two, but in the end our legacy will be forgotten. This challenges us to live our life in obedience to God, and remain humble enough to the end of our lives. This comes from a fear for the lord that will cause us to turn away from evil and towards Jesus.