"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence...." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determinations alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

What this statement means is that what leads someone to success is not having the greatest talent but having determination and being persistent in accomplishing something that you want. Achieving what you have dreamed of is the result of your own determination. Without your determination, you won’t have the courage and you won’t be persistent in accomplishing your dream goals. Not every one that is intelligent accomplishes what they want; the intellect doesn’t determine your accomplishments but your dedication and persistence.

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence...." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determinations alone are omnipotent. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problem of the human race.”

-Calvin Coolidge, 30^th president of the United States

What this statement means is that what leads someone to success is not having the greatest talent but having determination and being persistent in accomplishing something that you want. Achieving what you have dreamed of is the result of your own determination. Without your determination, you won’t have the courage and you won’t be persistent in accomplishing your dream goals. Not every one that is intelligent accomplishes what they want; the intellect doesn’t determine your accomplishments but your dedication and persistence.

5 Tips for Staying Motivated Tips 3-5

5 Tips for Staying Motivated

Tips 3-5

3. Set Attainable Goals

If you’re having trouble writing a 25-page paper for class because it seems like such a big job, don’t focus on that final number. Break the paper down and consider each section of your paper individually. You can handle any project in small chunks.

4. Find a Social Support Network

Create a group of people around you who want to help you succeed. Mentors can be teachers or family friends who can give you guidance and help you develop new skills. Counselors can help you with planning your courses and starting to explore you by listening and sharing ideas.

5. Acknowledge Your Accomplishments

Give yourself a quick reward when you complete an assignment or task. Take a walk, send an email, get a snack. Then move on to the next project.

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"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

This statement means that anything that lies around us does not really matter as much as what lies within us. There can be many things that surround us and it might not be important to us because it is not what you want to do or where you want to go. The most important thing that matters is the things that lie within us which are goals that we want to accomplish. By pursuing these goals nothing else around you will matter because you are only focused on what you want to achieve. For example if you are pursuing to become a doctor, you will only focus on what is needed in order to get there. It won’t and it isn’t necessary to focus on your surroundings because that is not what you want to do.

Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.” Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

“Disciplining yourself to do what you know is right and important, although difficult, is the highroad to pride, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction.”

-Margaret Thatcher

The most important thing to do in life to do the right thing because it will bring you the best satisfactions of one’s life. The best satisfaction to receive or to have is to have pride at what you do and what you have accomplished. If there was something you’ve wanted to accomplish but it was difficult and you accomplished it, then you should have a personal satisfaction and feel pride that you have accomplished it. For example, if you wanted to take a career as a doctor and it was difficult for you to manage the work but you still got it done, then it is a big accomplishment.

"In life as in football, you won't go far, unless you know where the goalposts are." Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

Goals

“In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”

-Arnold Glasgow

I agree with this statement because you won’t have any sense of direction unless you have a goal you want to accomplish. If you don’t have a goal that needs to be accomplished then you won’t have something to work on to get there. For example if you want to become a doctor, you need to get classes that will prepare you for that career. You will also need extra help from professionals. You can go to a hospital and volunteer so you can gain some experience.

"Improvement begins with I."

Student Success Statement

“Improvement begins with I.”

-ANON

This statement means that anything that you want to accomplish or improve, you’re the first person to take a step and go for the prize. If you don’t push yourself to make a change then you will be stuck in the same place; you won’t go far. But if you really want to become better at anything you desire, then you should do everything to be successful. An example would be wanting to become a better basketball player. If you need improvement on any skill, and you want to be better at it, then it depends on you if you want to improve or not. No one else will do it for you; you are the one in charge of your dream goals. To become a better and improved person, it starts with “‘I’ want to Improve.”

Sarah from Central Washington Softball Team

Summary: This story was about a softball player named Sarah. She had never hit a homerun in her entire career. Her biggest goal was to be able to make a homerun, and at some point her dream came true. In her final game in the second inning, she hit a homerun. But by the time that she got to first base, she dropped to the ground because she was having a pain in the knee. Good sportsmanship was shown when two girls from the other team, Mallory and Liz, carried her to each base so Sarah can finish her homerun.

Reflection: To me, this was a very interesting and appealing story. I was happy to know that Sarah accomplished her dream, something that she had been wishing and waiting for in her entire career.  Finishing that run was the most exciting and happiest moment of her life. Although she couldn’t make it to the final bases on her own, the two girls from the other team helped her out. This was very nice and sportsmanship-like. It comes to show that there are people in the world who don’t care much about winning or losing, but by being able to help others, especially when it’s something you have been dreaming of.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit 4

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Habit 4

4. Think Win-Win

Teens can learn to foster the belief that it is possible to create an atmosphere of Win-Win in every relationship. This habit encourages the idea that in any given discussion or situation both parties can arrive at a mutually beneficial solution. Your teen will learn to celebrate the accomplishments of others instead of being threatened by them. Win-Win is a belief that everyone can win. It’s both nice and tough all at once. I won’t step on you, but I won’t be your doormat either. You care about other people and you want them to succeed. But you also care about yourself, and you want to succeed as well. Win-Win is abundant. It is the belief that there’s plenty of success to go around. It’s not either you or me. It’s both of us. It’s not a matter of who gets the biggest piece of the pie. There’s more than enough food for everyone. It’s an all-you-can-eat benefit.

Win-win always creates more. Perhaps the most surprising benefit of thinking Win-Win is the good feelings it brings on. The true test of whether or not you are thinking Win-Win or one of the alternatives is how you feel. Win-Lose and Lose-Win thinking will cloud your judgment and fill you with negative feelings.

Win-Win will fit your heart with happy and serene thoughts. It will give you confidence. Even fill you with light. Think Win-Win or no deal.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Habit 4