Memorial Day

     Memorial Day is an American holiday. Which is honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military. It is celebrated on a Monday and Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I the United States found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars. 

          Mark Zuckerberg 

               The Psychology of Winning 

                              -Denis Waitley 

• Quality 1: Positive Self- Expectancy 

"Life is a self fulfilling prophecy. True winners go into every event expecting to win" 

• Quality 2: Positive Self-Motivation 

"True winners dig deep and find motivation inside themselves to get through that tough task or to learn a new skill."

• Quality 3: Positive Self-Image

"True winners are confident and view themselves as competent, valuable human beings."

• Quality 4: Positive Self- Direction

"You gotta have direction if you are going to go anywhere. True winners know where they are going. Their sense of direction comes from the self and not from outside influences like parents or friends."

• Quality 5: Positive Self-Control

"Total winners can sacrifice immediate pleasure for a gain in the future. Delayed gratification is of immense value in reaching your goals."

• Quality 6: Positive Self-Discipline

"You have to discipline yourself or else someone else will discipline you into doing what they want you to do. Total winners have the power to discipline and take control of their lives."

• Quality 7: Positive Self-Esteem

"Your mood and outlook on life affect the way you see the world and how you interact in it. Total winners are positive, powerful people who make people feel good and provide a good vibe to those around him/her." 

                Resourcefulness

"If you have a dream, if you have something you've always wanted to do, look within yourself because that is where resourcefulness resides: and go for it." 
(Jenifer Witterick) 

I believe that it is possible to what we want and follow our dreams even though we don't have much to start with than ourselves. Jennifer did a very special speech about how she accomplished what she wanted to do. She made me realize that we have the chances in life to do the hardest things. It made me think about me, during this year of high school I would always say that I would not be able to make it and pass my classes. I have noticed something in me changing that is making me become strong to follow what I actually want to be in my life. I improved my time managements and became more responsible.


A few resources within me include: 

• Independent
• Responsibility
• Brave
• Communication Skills
• Empathy 
• Loyalty 
• Honesty 
• Self Motivation 
• Consistently
• Good Listener
• Cheerful 
• Self Conrtol
• Open Minded
• Helpful 
• Careful
• Creativity 
• Imagination 
• Concentration 
• Respectful 
• Passion 
• Time Management 

Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California.

              

 Pyramid of Success 

John Wooden

 

Block 1: Industriousness

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

Block 2: Block 2: EnthusiasmEnthusiasm

"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 3: Friendship

Block 3: Friendship

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

Block 4: Loyalty

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

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. "

Block 6: Ambition

Block 7: Self- Control

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

Block 8:Alertness

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

Block 9: Initiative

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

Block 10: Intentness

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

Block 11: Sincerity

People who show sincerity are being serious, kind, and truthful.

Block 12: Adaptability

Block 13: Condition 

"Mental- Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated."

Block 14: Skill

"A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."

Block 15: Team Spirit

"A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."

Block 16: Honesty

"Honesty is the best policy."(Ben Franklin)

Block 17: Resourcefulness  

"Make the most out of what you have."

"If you have a dream, if you have something you've always wanted to do, look within yourself because that is where resourcefulness resides; and go for it. (Jennifer Witterick)

Block 18: Poise 

"Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation."

Block 19: Confidence 

"Thorough preparation breeds confidence" 

Block 20: Reliability 

(create respect) 

Block 21: Fight

(determine effort)

Block 22: Competitive Greatness

" Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge."