Goal Setting
Success:
Each day an individual should work on their personal development physically, mentally and spiritually. We improve by way of perfect practice through repetition and a good plan of action. One must have a vision (create mental picture), speak and manifest their desire with unwavering commitment to the vision. When an individual prepares by way of hard work, this should build one's confidence to do the task. Self-confidence is essential for any progress. When one walks into those rooms with influential people that gives opportunity, walk in the room with your head up high, look them in the eyes, and bet on yourself. Know that you belong and that you have a purpose on earth. When an induvial exudes self-confidence, the individual that gives opportunity will spot self-confidence. Subsequently, they will be deemed to believe one can be an asset for their company. Networking is important because everyone must be given opportunity from someone.
Failure:
Failure is good as long as an individual is able to learn from the mistake. Successful people focus on solutions instead of focusing on the problem. Failure is a necessary part of the process in attempting to reach a set goal because learning from prior mistakes will prompt the necessary improvements. The only time an individual is a failure is when they have quit for the last time. In pursuit of goals, most time success doesn't come in a straight line and things usually don't fall in place as planned. Like a boxer, you brace for the punch , then smile and proceed. Most people get anxiety or aggravated when their plans are disrupted. However, this is when one should take a deep breath, smile and stay on course. Kobe Bryant, Jeff Bezos, and Donald Trump all have the same sentiments when it comes to success. Its not about the destination but the journey. Embrace the hard part and know that there is a reward at the end. Be stubborn with your vision with a relentless approach with unwavering commitment!
Effort:
Effort is the one attribute that can't be taught. Many people don't exercise enough effort to reap the rewards that they're seeking. Often times effort is what determines one's fate in accomplishing their goal. Effort comes from within by way of determination. Intestinal fortitude is what separates high achievers from under achievers. Human beings are creatures of habits. Therefore, it's important for one to develop good habits in always doing their best in all that they do. This good habit will carry on in every aspect of one's life while helping them to become successful at reaching life goals.
Passion for Craft:
One should pursue a career that they're passionate about and they will likely stay the course while overcoming any obstacles in the way of their career path. Making money shouldn't be the only motive but instead choose an occupation that you get excited about every day that you wake up. Success is not based solely on how much money an individual earns. There are a lot of people that earn a substantial income but they hate their jobs. The true definition of success is when one has a passion for their occupation while making a living doing it. Money is merely a byproduct of being successful.
Time:
Everyone has the same 24 hours in a day but successful people invest and manage their time wisely on ventures that will benefit them in their future. Wasted time is wasted opportunity to grow. The choices that an individual makes and where they spend the most time, will determine their success. Successful people don't allow distractions to remain a distraction. People that have the most leisure time have less success and resources. While the one that spends more time working on their craft, are more successful. There isn't a substitute for hard work and commitment. One should do all they can do by positioning themselves to be successful and if it doesn't manifest, then it simply wasn't meant to be. But, one can live with the fact that they did all they could do!
Heavy Wagon
An old man once said " Never put more on your wagon than you can pull. The bad choices that one makes becomes a burden which is a metaphor for the weight that one has to pull on his or her wagon. Any bad choices that an individual makes can hinder one's progress in reaching a goal. Everyone has to pull their own wagon so why not make it light. We always prompt the question to students? How many of you would like to have a better quality-rich life someday? We then follow up and inform them that their future and quality of life depends on the decisions that they make.
Even Keel:
Through adversity, it's important for one to keep an even keel. Don't get too high on the highs or too low on the lows. There's more room to grow during the highs but it's important to have a positive mindset to turn a negative into a positive during the lows. One can't skip the process of the journey and reach a desired destination. One must be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Being persistent through the hard times, the struggle, and the setbacks. One must learn to expect obstacles while maintaining a positive mindset and embrace setbacks. Then you become proactive in always focusing on the solution instead of the problem.
Self-Development:
It's important to develop a skill by investing in one's self. Being able to network and communicate with people from all backgrounds is critical to one's future. We must gain knowledge or a skill to offer something to society by becoming an expert in a particular field. We are paid for what we know and we pay for what we don't know. Therefore, if a student wants to be compensated for their knowledge and purpose, they must gain knowledge in a career field. One's gift is the skill that they are really good at but takes the least amount of effort. Many kids come from broken homes and don't have structure or support at home. Therefore, its important for one to cheer for themselves, clap for themselves, be confident in themselves and have a vision of what they want with an unwavering commitment to their goal.
Company you keep:
A key to success is to surround one's self with successful or like minded individuals. Become a sponge while being eager to obtain knowledge. One idea or conversation can change the trajectory of one's life. One shouldn't be afraid to ask a successful people how did they become successful. An idea or one piece of information can change the trajectory of one's life.
Humanitarian: We believe the greatest human act is to inspire and help mankind. We believe the energy that you put into the world is the energy that you will receive. Therefore, helping others is mandatory in obtaining success. Nothing moves the universe more than when humans are grateful for what they already have!
Compartmentalizing:
Making the most complex simple. Instead of focusing on the end goals, slow your thoughts down and focus on whatever is right in front of you. Anxiety happens when we focus on the end goal instead of focusing on the next task. Focus on the next question/task while giving it your full attention then on to the next, Then you will complete the test/task and create a masterpiece.
Internet Information:
Research and learn as much as possible about the career path that one choose.
People have access to information more than ever before because of the internet. But, it's not just about having access to information but what one does with the information for their benefit.