The 9 Ways to be Happy and Make something of your life . 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1 . Be Grateful
  A way to be happy is by being thankful , what this means is by apprenticing what people do for you . A example of this is by saying thank you to your parents for buying you the things you need because theirs some people who need some materials but  unfortunately they don't have enough and cant get those things they need . Another example of something you should be thankful is your teachers . Why should you be thankful for your teachers ? Well first you should be thankful for the thing they do for you because with out them we wouldn't achieve the standards we need to achieve . Teaching is a big part of life because this is a way how we learn and develop new ways to do things . Being thankful is the best thing you can ever do , there is even a holiday for being thankful witch is Thanksgiving . Thanksgiving is a special holiday because that is when you have time to be with your family and thank them for all the things they have done for you . This holiday come around every once a year but I believe you should always be thankful all the time not only once a year . There is a quote that stays " i woke up , I have clothes , i have running water , i have food to eat , life is good , I'm thankful '' .
This means that the person who wrote this is thankful for the stuff he or she has because some people have it worse . Some people don't even have clean water to drink or to shower , others don't even have clothes or what not . You should be thankful for all the things you have and always keep in mind that not matter what there is always someone who has it even worst than you .

                                                           2 . Be Smart
Another way to be happy and to make something of your life is by being smart , this means to educate yourself , there are many ways you can be smart  . With a education you can travel far in life , a way of being smart is knowing the differences between right and wrong . In life most of us have done dumb decisions but we learn from the mistake and we learn from them so we won't do it again . Being smart can teach us how to read and become more successful in life , we can learn new things as we grow . Also , with a good education and the right requirements you can get a better job and teach other people so they can learn new things they did not know . A benefit you get for being smart is that you will have better conversational skills witch this matters because you will be able to talk to more people .


3 . Be involve
A way to be happy and make something of your life is by being involved . You can get involved with a lot of things , like for example you can get involved with your community by cleaning up but not only that , there are many ways you can get involved around your community . Being involved in your community is actually a good thing because you can know what evolves around you . For example if something bad happens you can stand up for your community and make it a better place , you can also start something new so it can better you community . You can also get involved at school like by joining a club . Being involved at school can make your life way much easier because if you are having trouble with something you know the exact people you should go to . This can also look good when you apply for college because colleges are looking for students that go beyond the expectations .
4 . Be Clean
Being clean is another way to be happy and make something of your life . What does being clean mean? Being clean is important because when you go to a job interview you will have to wear clean proper clothes and you will have to look professional . No one will hire a smelling person who isn't professional , if they do this will make the company look bad and he will lose clients witch will lead to losing business and making less money .  Being clean means keeping our body , mind , and everything around us clean . We can also keep our community everything around us clean by helping ans picking up the trash . You can also be clean by keeping your record clean , staying out of trouble . This is important because when you apply to a job they might check your record and if you have a bad record then it might cause you the job and the opportunity to do something in your life .
5 . Be True
Another way to be happy is to be True , you can be true to yourself . Why is being true important ? Well being true is important because this defines you and you can be more open with others . A way to be true is by being honest , you can be honest with yourself and others . A example of being true is by staying loyal to your word . You can also be true by never telling a lie because as soon as you say one lie then this will lead to another lie .








6 . Be positive
Being positive means that you are truthful in everything and that you admit to your actions , even if you are in trouble . A way of not being positive is by denying you did something wrong when you really did it . Another example of being positive is having a positive attitude , this means to be truth to yourself . Having a positive attitude is a good thing because this means you can hang out with more people and have a good friendship with them and if you do not have a positive attitude people will try to avoid you because it is negative . A example of being negative is by telling a friend that they can not do it and bringing them down for no reason . A example of a positive attitude is helping your friend out or telling them they can do it and they will do it .
                                                                         7 . Be Humble

A way to be happy is by being humble . What does this mean? Well a example of being humble is , Humility is the quality of being humble and means putting the needs of another person before your own, and thinking of others before yourself. It also means not drawing attention to yourself, and it can mean acknowledging that you are not always right. Being humble to me means to be truth to yourself and if you have a goal then you need to strive for it and achieve it no matter what . A few examples on how can you be humble are by being considerate in conversations , admitting you mistakes , not being afraid to make mistakes , be grateful for what you have , recognize your own faults avoid bragging , and by appreciating the talents and qualities of others . A Humble person is a happy person , they can take joy in their life and what God has called them to do regardless of what the world thinks about it . 

8 . Be Still

Another example of ways to be happy is to be still , to be honest I do not actually know what this means but I believe this has a connection with being patience . Being still probably means that you know how to be respectful. The definition of still is when you don't move or make a sound. But in this case I think that its trying to emphasize on how you should be honest and do less lying, well actually not lie at all because it doesn't bring you any good actions. We need to learn how to be still if we want to be successful. To be still may also mean that you create a state of conscious that is open and  receptive ( your willing to consider new ideas). I will apply this new way into my life because I'm going to learn how to become a better person so that I can achieve my goals and be successful in the future. An example of this new way would be your in your classroom and the teacher says your going to take a test, what should you do. I think that you should be still meaning that you shouldn't talk to your peers around you for answers or help. The quote at the left side tells you that you will have wisdom if you first learn how to be still. It turns out that being still actually helps you out, you may not see it yet but once you get older you will.
9 . Be Prayerful 
My final thoughts about the nine ways are that we should use them in life because they will make us happy and successful. The nine ways make you happy because you are involved in them, you determine whether you want to follow them or not. But to live happy you should try it. Most of the nine ways play a role in your life at a certain point. We can be successful as well if we follow the nine ways because they bring out the best of you, even if you may not see it. Some things that I commit to the nine ways is that I will try to use them all in my daily life because I want to be happy like others and successful as well. Everyone has the capability to do at least one of the nine ways and apply them to their life. We should encourage others so that they can live a happy and healthy life. I believe that all the nine ways are actually a good thing to know about because they can help you out in life when you need it. Instead of being grumpy and mad it will bring you success and happiness. Another thing is that by applying the nine ways into your life, you're also choosing the right.

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This year NBA teams are overrated , they are mostly super teams . Who do you think will be the NBA champion this year? Well I believe that the Cavs will probably take the chip this year , they have added some stars to there line up and its scary . They will have a good starting five and they also will have a good bench , this allows for rest for Lebron James . Even though they lost there point guard , Kyrie . they replaced him with Isiash . They even added Dwade to there team . Lebron and Wade has a few chips together , this bring championship DNA to the team . Besides from Wade and Isaish they even added Derrick Rose , a former MVP .

                                                    10 Keys To Personal Power 

       

Key 1: Clarity

"Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have in life.  Have a sense of direction and know where you’re going.  If you do not have clear specific goals in life, you are doomed forever to work for others who do."

  Clarity is the quality of being clear knowing what you want to be and do in life. This key helps you in the future because you will be prepare and you will get a idea of what you are going to be and do in your life. Also to write down goals to help you accomplish them, like a Life Planning Goal Journal which will help you a lot and every time you complete something you write victory next to it to know you do it and need many more to goal. And you can write down goals that will take super long. For example, I want to go to Paris and your a 12 year old thinking ahead which is good to know what to do with your life. 

Key 2: Competence

"If you commit to excellence, opportunities will always come your way. The harder you work, the better you get."

This new key is trying totell us that we should always be committed to seeking opportunities and striving for the better. The definition of competence means to have the ability to do something successfully or efficiently. Use your time wisely to make bigger goals and work better. It takes skills and practice to become someone important in life. Be competitive and you'll become successful. An example of this key would be, when you're in a sport the most important thing to do is show everyone what you're capable of. When you do this many opportunities will come your way, like receiving scholarships, or medals. The quote at the left is telling you when your confidence goes up, so will your competence go up and this means that you're ready to take any opportunity that is given to you. With competence you are capable of  meeting demands, being adequately, and qualified to do mostly anything. You're allowed to become a leader, perform high with your potential, and experience.    When you are working on your homework or a school assignment you need to always complete it and not leave any park undone. When you want to be successful you need to complete everything and not leave things incomplete. Successful people do not turn in ideas or projects that are not done. Turning work that is incomplete is unprofessional and will not make you a successful or responsible person. An example of this can be when you are applying for a job. If you have a resume that is incomplete then you very unlikely to get that job because incompleteness shows that you are not responsible and unreliable. To be a person who can use competence in a perfect manner you have to develop other skills that will assist you in being a competent.

Key 3: Concentration

"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself “Is this the best use of my time?” before you start anything."

       Key number three is trying to teach us the importance of being focus and avoiding any distraction. The definition of concentration means, the action or power offocusing one's attention or mental effort. Make use of your time because you don't want it to be wasted on things that aren't important. Being concentrated is an important skill because without you're unable to learn. For example when we come to school we have to be focus and determined to learn in order to gain a bright future. Not only in school are you supposed to be concentrated but also at your home, when you're doing homework. Try not to procrastinate and use the time wisely by making yourself a schedule because it will be very helpful.  The quote at the left is trying to tell you how concentration is the key to strength. I agree with this because lately, I have been determined and focus in playing the piano and it has helped me be stronger. It boosts your self esteem because now you know what's the best for you. I can apply this key into my daily life by trying a new method of concentration each day and evaluate my progress.Always plan something out, like set up have some time on something. This is why before you start something think when is the best time to use it. For example, if you have a essay due for school, have time to finish that essay or else it will effect your future and you'll get a bad grade for that class. Because time does matter and this is why you need to spend your time in a good situation because you might need that time. And Concentration is also about focus, never get distract because you might not finish what you was doing. Focusing plays a big role in your future because it helps you know what track you are taking and know if you are choosing the right, being a good person.

Key 4: Common Sense

• Train your mind
• think things through
• listen to your intuition
• learn from setbacks 

  This key is trying to tell us that we should use our common sense by putting our mind to the goal. The definition of common sense means to have good sense and sound judgement in practical matters. An example of this key would be, you're sick and your friend tells you to go see the doctor. Do you think she's right? If you don't, then you're not using common sense because when someone is sick they go to the doctor and get medication so that they can get well. You can use common sense by thinking things through, especially when you know its not the right thing to do. Another thing about common sense is that your always deciding to do the right thing because you don't want to make a fool out of yourself. The quote in the right side is telling us its better to have common sense without education than have education without common sense, meaning if your well educated and everyone is constantly telling you to not make the same mistake again but you keep doing it, then that shows you don't have any type of common sense. While the other person may have common sense because they understand. I can apply this key into my daily life by actually trying to improve and think twice before I do anything and make sure that it's the right thing. I can accomplish this by training my mind and learning from my mistakes. To have common sense is having the ability to think logical and not be worried. When you think logically you'll get through things a lot easier. When I am taking quizzes I use common sense to figure out which answer sounds and is the best if I do not know the answer. Its a good strategy to use because it lowers the odds you getting an answer wrong. Its good to use common sense because it makes you think hard. Using common sense also allows you to do things on your own because you won't be asking people whats the is happening. Common sense is like going with your gut because you are listening to your intuition about things happening. It can also be used in sports when a guy beats you to the ball because he's faster. Than you can use common sense the next time and be a little further away from the ball so you wont get beat by the guys speed. That is how I use common sense when I played soccer for my school. It allowed me to learn from my mistakes and learn what and what not to do. This is useful because you never make the same mistake twice.
 Key 5: Creativity

"Except the fact that every human being is a genius.  The hallmark of creativity is asking questions.  The people who are most creative ask the most questions." 

Creativity is the use of the imagination or original ideas, or just by asking a lot of questions. And being creative gets you into a idea if you are stuck in a situation, just come up with ideas even if they are not the great. Creativity can help you solving problems, communicating with others, and entertaining ourselves and others. One way to be creative is by having a checklist, checking off all the list and check some out if you done it or no, and if you haven't done it then do it. In order to be a creative person we should ask questions to other people, It might be teachers or professionals; the most creative people are the ones who ask questions to get more information or idea .Sometimes when we don't have ideas or we don't understand something in that cases the best thing you could do is asking questions to get at least ideas that will make expand your imagination. For example if you are in class, and you do not have idea of what you are supposed to do, or you do not know where to start, ask questions to your teacher that way you will get ideas of  what you can do in class. Creativity like many other skills, can be learned, practiced and improved, if you ask questions to others you will expand your horizons and you will be a creative person. 

Key 6: 

"The quality of your relationships with other people will determine your success in life."

"Develop the people skills you need to become a better communicator.  Take courses in listening, speaking, etc."

"If you were to learn one new word a day, within 5 years, you’ll be the best educated person in history." 

What this means is that in order to be successful in life, you should listening other's people ideas, you should consider different things and not to be only focused on the same things all the time. It also means that a little thought for others can make a great difference, we all should care about people in need, if you are generous be sure that success and good things will come to your life. Develop the people's skills you need to become a better communicator for example if you know how to speak up in front of people you will be able to get a good job and you could take advantage of that gift you have. This key also is trying to tell us that we should consider other people in our life because without them we won't be able to succeed. Meaning we should have a relationship of being good friends and knowing each other. The definition of consideration means careful thought, typically over a period of time. An example would be you're working as a team to finish a project and you see that one of your team members feels left out. What should you do? Instead of letting your team member feel that way, you should invite them to join and ask if they want to work on it together. This will help you be a better communicator let others know you care. The quote in the left side is explaining how showing consideration for others leads to a good life but also a good society and this is what we want. We need everyone to be nice and  be accepted for you they are. This can determine the success you'll achieve in life because not only do you think about yourself but everyone else around you.  

Key 7: Consistency

"Dependable, steady predictable work is always superior to fast spurts of work."

Be consistent in your relationships, your family, friends, your boss, your work.  Be the person that people can depend upon.  That if you say you’ll do something you do it.’’ Keys 7 talks about being consistency, the examples that are given above are very true. I strongly agree with key 7 because consistency is key. Always be consistent in your relationships no matter with who it is, it can be your friends , your family and even your bosses. Being the person that people can depend upon is a pleasure because it shows that they trust you and expect you to stay true to that person. Another example that was given was when you say something then you will do it. Like if you say that you will get good grades throughout the school year then you will keep your word no matter what, You have to stay true to what you said and follow through because if you do not people will see that you are a liar and you are not a dependable.

Key 8: Commitment

"No success is possible without commitment.  The ability to commit yourself whole heartily is the basis of achieving all success."

"Become totally absorbed in your work.  Be totally committed."

 Key 8 is talking about commitment, commitment is a promise or agreement to do something. An example of commitment is going into business with someone or telling someone you will do something you will do it. Key 8 and Key 7 have some similarities because they both share the same traits like being honest and true to your word. Job commitment is the feeling of responsibility that a person has towards the mission and goals of an organization. When an individual has a job commitment, he or she is more likely to perform tasks and responsibilities that will help an organization achieve a goal. You can aslo apply this when you are working in a group for a project , this shows that you are willing collaborator as you work with a group to perform task and responsibilities to acomplish your work.  

Key 9: Courage

"The fear of failure is the single greatest reason for failure in life."

Courage can be standing up to a bully or restraining an urge to punch out somebody's lights. Real courage requires wisdom. Courage is important because we all have to do things we don't like sometimes. Courage is when you are brave about something you fear. Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one, strength in the face of pain or grief. Courage is the ability to do something difficult even when there's risk. Courageous people do and say what they think is right despite opposition. You can help kids develop courage by encouraging them to take calculated risks, supporting their individuality, and allowing them to "fail" safely -- online and off. Courage comes in many shapes, sizes and form while racing into a burning builidong to save lives and helping out a person who is being robbed are certainly courageous and admirable acts, even smaller occurrences can count as acts courage. 

Key 10: Confidence

"You only get confidence by doing things over and over again ."

Confidence means to have full trust and faith on whatever you do. An example of confidence is a student feeling positive and prepared for a test they are about to take. You have to be confident with what ever you strive for in life, being confident is like setting a goal with the belief that you are going to do it right. There are people that have no confidence in there self and fail to achieve a certain goal. I'm confident with multiple things in my life like when ever I'm about to take a test I believe in myself that I will do good and pass my exam. Another example that I can say about my self is that I'm confident with my shot I take in basketball. If you are a self confident person you need to believe in your self and think positive at all times. You have to kill negative thoughts and act positive some times , there is nothing bad with being confident in yourself. Lack of self-confidence can lead to failure and might hold u back from pursuing your dreams, confidence can help you over come your fears and help you reach your dreams!!!!!!

REFLECTION

Write a final all-encompassing reflection about the 10 Keys to Personal Power. How can they benefit you?  Which keys are you applying now, and what difference are they making in your life? How will you incorporate the other keys into your Life Planning plans?

The 10 keys of personal power they all have something in common they all make you into a better person. They can benefit you in so many ways for example be committed to reaching your goals will make you successful. Being considerate will make your relationships with others strong. Having clarity will help you determine what you want do with your life and to set goals. These keys will make you unstoppable from failure. One key that I will work on is being considerate by helping my mom out around the house.  

The Pyramid of Success
John Wooden

Block 1: Industriousness

"There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."

The first block to John Wooden Pyramid of Success is Industriousness. Industriousness means to be actively engaged or occupied , to be industrious you need to be a hard working, energetically and devotedly person. An example of a Industriousness person can be a high school student who is working hard to get into college and become successful in life. Getting straight As is hard work because you have to focus and study every day and night , getting good grades is very hard because you can not slack of.

Block 2: Enthusiasm

"It is the engine that powers all blocks of the Pyramid. It is why I chose Industriousness and Enthusiasm as the cornerstones of my Pyramid of Success. It is where everything begins."

Block two to the pyramid of success is Enthusiasm, this means to be intense in enjoyment. An employee with enthusiasm comes across as someone who wants to be at work and who is willing to do what it takes to get the job done. The activities in this section seeks to teach participants about the important of enthusiasm and a positive attitude in the work place. You have to have a passion for what you are doing if you want to build enthusiasm for it. You need to be excited about it as you wake up in the morning and as you go to bed at night. This passion is what will keep your enthusiasm high, even during rough patches, which we all go through. Simply put, love what you do and enthusiasm will follow. One of the ways that I build my enthusiasm with my work and my business is that I always remind myself everything that it has given me. I express gratitude for all that I have and this helps me become even more excited about what I’m doing. As we go through the daily grind, it is very easy to forget about all the little things that make our life easier and comfortable. Remember all the good things that you have going on in your life and be grateful for being who you are today.

Block 3: Friendship

"Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort." 

 A friend is a person that someone knows and likes People who are friends talk to each other and spend time together. They also help each other when they are in trouble or are hurt. Friends are people that can be looked up to and trusted. Usually friends have similar interests. A friend is one who admires a person's skill and helps or encourages them to make the right choices and do not get into any trouble at all. The strength of the bond of friendship between two people can vary. If the bond is very strong, they are called best friends. This can usually be achieved by possessing the elements of friendship, by being kind, generous, loyal, honest and by having fun. With these qualities you can truly enjoy the bliss of friendship .There are expectations, demands and complaints in friendship too. If friends don't match with your expectations, it does not mean you will break the friendship. It is all about understanding, realizing and helping whenever possible .Friendship is both good and necessary. Man cannot live all alone. He is a social being. He needs someone to share his joys and sorrows. Generally, it is only people of similar age, character and background, mentality, etc., who can understand him and his problems. Friends are needed for support and for sharing.

Block 4: Loyalty

"To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."

Loyalty is a strong feeling of support or allegiance; the quality of being loyal to someone or something. For example, lets say you're in a relationship , you have to be loyal to your partner as in being faithful to ones obligations. You can also be loyal to yourself by being true with others and stay committed. Someone who is loyal is trustworthy is worth keeping and you can be sure that this person will be there for you anytime, anywhere. Also someone who is loyal has a strong positive strong emotion in regard of others. "To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect." You have to be loyal in life because it will take you to great places. For example in a job no one wants to hire someone untrustworthy. They want someone who can do the job and keep things confidential.

Block 5: Cooperation

"With all levels of your co-workers. Listen if you want to be heard. Be interested in finding the best way, not in having your own way. "

I agree with this quote about cooperation by John Wooden. Although you may not always agree with another persons thoughts/ideas, you should still be an active listener. If the tables were turned, you as well would want people to listen to your ideas. Cooperation means that both sides put in the equal amount of time and effort. Cooperation also means having an equal understanding of consensus on both sides. You need to be able to come to an agreement after all in order to cooperate with someone. Also, you should keep in mind that you are trying to find the best way of doing something, not just your way. It can be that the best way can be a mixture of everyone's ideas. You should not have a mindset and be stubborn that it has to be your way or not at all. We should not judge people based on looks because everyone has something different to bring to the table. For example, some people may have connections or resources needed to complete a specific task. In order to cooperate, you just need to have to be open minded and willing to put in your part.

Block 6: Ambition (For noble goals)

Ambition is something that we all need to have in order to succeed in our goals. If there is no ambition there is no strive to win or succeed only to fail. We always need to believe that we can win or achieve our goals. You need to have confidence and believe in yourself. That is why we need ambition in order to succeed. Ambition is a feeling or a desire to achieve a goal. Usually that goal revolves around a person’s definition of success or greatness. I believe we are most likely to succeed when ambition is focused on noble and worthy purposes and outcomes rather than on goals set out of selfishness. If our ambition is to be highly publicized, receive a lot of recognition, attain a position of power or prestige, or make a lot of money, we do not have noble goals. If we are focused away from ourselves and on the team and others, we possess noble goals. Desire for exertion or activity; energy: had no ambition to go dancing. 

Block 7: Self-Control

"Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgement and common sense are essential." 

Self-control separates us from our ancient ancestors and the rest of the animal kingdom, thanks to our large prefrontal cortex. It is the ability to subdue our impulses in order to achieve longer-term goals. Rather than responding to immediate impulses, we can plan, evaluate alternative actions, and, often enough, avoid doing things we'll later regret. The ability to exert self-control is typically called willpower. It is what allows us to direct our attention, and it underlies all kinds of achievement. There is significant debate in science as to whether or not willpower is a finite resource. Studies demonstrate that exercising willpower makes heavy demands on mental energy, notably on reserves of glucose, the brain's preferred fuel, creating ego depletion. It's one reason we're more apt to reach for that chocolate chip cookie when we're feeling stressed than when we're feeling on top of the world. Recently, scientists have failed to replicate some of the studies underlying the concept of ego depletion, and more research is underway. Many say that the first step to leadership is self-leadership.  The ability to discipline yourself is important in achieving any goal.  Whether a New Year’s resolution or a business goal, I am inspired by these quotes on the subject.  Mastering yourself is one of the hardest things to do.

Block 8: Alertness

"Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."

   Block 8 talks about alertness which means the quality of being alert. But in this case it's telling you how to be open-minded, observe, and learn. You should be able to stay alert and achieve great things in life if you are constantly trying to do your best even when it gets rough. An example of alertness would be when you are trying to learn new things and you may think, why even try, but you need to remember to always have faith in yourself and be open minded.  The quote explains how you should constantly be aware and seek not only to improve yourself but the team as well. I can apply this block into my daily life by taking opportunities and being eager to learn something new everyday as I come to school. Being alert includes the function of your brain and how you treat it. What this Block 8 means is that you should always be observing everything that goes on around you. You should always stay open-minded about different things/ideas. It is always a good thing to be eager to learn about different things to ultimately improve yourself.If you take on an eager attitude for things you do in life, you cannot go wrong. Learning new things can be exciting and it can also be intriguing to know about things you did not know before. You should always observe those things around you because you never know when something can happen. You should always be aware of your surroundings and also of opportunities that can be given to you. If you have an open mind, you will be able to achieve many things in life.

Block 9: Initiative

"Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."

This quote means is to be able to make decisions for yourself without having to depend on others. Not everyone is in the same situation as you, so sometimes you have to make decisions based on what's best for you. You should be able to take initiative and take the lead when there is no one else there to do it. You shouldn't be afraid to fail because in order to really succeed, you need to fall a couple times and pick yourself up. It is always a great help to have support from others, but unfortunately you will not always have people around you. In this case, you will need to step up and take the lead in order to make a decision that you will not regret. "Act like others, but think like yourself." You can act like the people around you, but it is important that for some things you have your own mindset and ways of thinking about things. When you fail, the failure doesn't live on forever, soon you will get over it and move on. Then you will try again to succeed because you really want to be successful i initiate things independently.n life. It also means the ability to assess and

Block 10: Intentness

"Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent."

What this quote mean is that you shouldn't set a goal so unrealistically high that you get discouraged from it. You should set a goal that you know you can achieve, and then set another goal. Intentness is the thing that keeps a person reaching for the next achievement, to make each possibility a reality. The road to achievement may be difficult, but if you set realistic goals it can be a lot easier. Even if you have to try different methods, you should never quit. Be intent, persistent and determined to reach your realistic objective. Once you set a goal, you should be determined to reach it. You should not give up no matter what circumstances are put in your way. You should always try to overcome circumstances, no matter how hard they may get. The more obstacles you overcome, the stronger your mindset will be towards achieving your desired goal. It takes a lot of hard work and persistence to achieve a goal, but if you stay dedicated you will get there.

The Ultimate Choice  

Of all the choices you will ever make, one choice supersedes all others-the ultimate choice. This one choice will help you to always make correct decisions for the remainder of your life. This one choice, The Ultimate Choice, is your keystone for being the best student and person you can possibly be. This one choice will forever affect you for good more than any other choice.  

The Ultimate Choice is: 

To be a CTR Person- to Always CHOOSE THE RIGHT 24/7!!!!

-Mr.Haymore  

What this is saying is that the choices you make now as a good person may impact your life in a certain way. Making the right decisions will help you in life. Making bad decisions can affect your entire life if it doesn't than you are lucky and should learn from the mistakes. Always be careful on your decisions because who knows if it can affect your life.  

  "I would prefer even to fail with honor than win by cheating." - Sophocles

What this quote means is that he is willing to not win at all unless its the correct way or with honor. this sets a good example to follow because he tries to tell us in a way that it isn't right to cheat. He wouldn't want to cheat he prefers to fail. In some cases its hard to follow this rule depending on how important it is. For example say you are going to take a test and this test will show you that you are ready to graduate and move on to college , And you cheated on it , yes you passed and everything but once you arrive to college you will see that you are not ready and you going to fall behind. That's why you have to chose the right thing at all times . 

Memorial Day 

1)What is Memorial day? 

Memorial Day is Holiday to honor those who died serving in the U.S Military. 

2)When is it? 

Memorial Day is on the last Monday of the month of May. 

3)What are some ways to show honor and respect on Memorial Day? 

Some ways to show honor and respect to those who are in the military are attending to a ceremony that honors to those who fought or visiting a grave and thanking them. 

Memorial Day was first celebrated on May 30, 1868.Commander in chief John A. Logan Army of republic designated as May 30 as a Memorial Day.  

How I feel about Memorial day is that its a sad day because you are celebrating or honoring those who are already dead. It could be really emotional to those who lost a loved one while honoring our country.