Block 1: Industriousness
"There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."
What this mean is that you need to work for what you want. And if you put all your hard work it will pay off. To be able to reach your goal you need to have a plan ahead of time. If you have a planed it will help you know what to do next. For example i want to get good grades on school. But i need a plan in order to succeed and be able to reach my goal. My plan will be to do my homework on time. Also study for the test I may have. If you plan what you are going to do it will be easier.
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."
What this mean is that you need to put enthusiasm be exited and positive on what you are going to do. Such as in sports school etc... on what ever you like to do. For example I am enthusiastic on going to school because I know I am going to learn something each day. But if I am not enthusiastic I will think school is boring. And i will be negative all the time and i will also not learn anything. It is important to have an open mind as well. Being enthusiastic will help others in life.
Block 3: Friendship
"Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort."
What this mean is that you need to cherish your friend ship.You should have respect and as well as love in a relationship. If you want a good friendship you need to put part of your self as well as the other person. For example my best friend and I have an unbreakable bond. In order to maintain our friendship we talk things out if we have a problem. We also trust each other as well. Friendship is every where. You just need to find out the true meaning. Friends will always be by your side.
Block 4: Loyalty
"To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."
In other words you need to respect your self., open anything or anyone. Give your self some respect you know what you are doing. Be positive within your self. No put downs. Keep in mind that you are a great person, smart and strong. Don't let no one bring you down no matter what. Always put your head up high.You also stand up for your self.
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. "You need to cooperate with others. You need to listen on what they are saying and be able to understand them as well. You may have a conflict with one of your group members. But there is no order to fight. You guys may solve your problems by talking or putting you'r together. For example one of you'r group peers have a different idea. You guys should put your ideas together or agree on something but there is no point into arguing.You should also listen on what other people are saying. And just know that not everything is going to go your way.
Block 6: Ambition (For noble goals)
What this mean is that you need to be ford looking on you'r goal. Always try to do you'r best to reach you'r goal. Get what you wan't and do anything to reach you'r goal. Also dont give up. do everything it takes for reaching your goal. For example my ambition is to go to college, but in order to reach my goal is to do what ever it takes to reach my goal. Such as getting good grades grades. And i will do what ever it takes such as staying up late doing my home work or studying all night for a test. Do not give up on your goals.
Block 7: Self-Control
"Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgement and common sense are essential."
What this mean is that control you'r self. Be aware of what you doing or what you are going to do. Have good discipline. Also have a good reputation. Have you'r name clean as well as a description. For example if you behave bad have a bad attitude you won't have a good judgement. But if you behave good always choosing the right. You'r reputation will be good. Also have control. If you are mad don't yell, calm your self down take deep breathes. Always have self control.
Block 8: Alertness
"Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."
What this mean is that always watch you'r surroundings. Have an open mind. Have the energy to learn. Be positive stay alert on everything. For example you are going out with your friends you need to be alert on where you are going. Always check you'r soundings. Be open minded. Also you need to be open minded in school as well. Be sure to always pay attention, Paying attention helps you be alert
Block 9: Initiative
"Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."
Learn from your mistakes. Don't be afraid if you fell, you can get up a million time into you succeed. Always take decision don't relaid on people. Do not let on one interfere on you'r decision. Always try you'r best even though the rode had been though. For example you regret something that you had done. And now you are stuck in a similar situation. You should learn from your mistakes and be able to take the right decisions. Don't give up there are going to be times where you will not succeed, but you will learn from your mistakes.
Block 10: Intentness
"Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent."
What this mean is that you need to set a goal and be determine to achieve your goal. And also to not give up. Try your best there may be ups and down but that does not have to stop you from achieving your goal. Also there will be temptations but don't overwhelm your self. I may pull you away from you'r goals. And it will be difficult to reach them. For example your goal is to pass you'r final for a class. To be able to pass your test you need to study. But there is party that you had been waiting for, for the pass 5 week. There are those temptation to not study for the test, and go to the party. But if you over come those temptation, you will be able to achieve your goal.
Block 11: Sincerity (keeps friends)
What this mean is that always be honest. Also to tell the truth and be loyal. Solve your problems and differences. stay true to each other. And be able to to trust on each other. For example you and your friend have a problem. Don't fight over things. You should talk things out have the trust to tell each other your problems. Be there for each other no matter what.
Block 12: Adaptability (to any situation)
What this mean is that you need to adapt, no matter what. you need to adapt in school, home, etc... For example you move to new city as well a home and a school. Now you need to adapt to the new environment. Also you need to adapt in school. If you not able to adapt you will have some struggles that may affect you. it also important to adapt to the world you live in. Not everything will be you'r way. Changing is good.
Block 11: Sincerity (keeps friends)
What this mean is that always be honest. Also to tell the truth and be loyal. Solve your problems and differences. stay true to each other. And be able to to trust on each other. For example you and your friend have a problem. Don't fight over things. You should talk things out have the trust to tell each other your problems. Be there for each other no matter what.
Block 12: Adaptability (to any situation)
What this mean is that you need to adapt, no matter what. you need to adapt in school, home, etc... For example you move to new city as well a home and a school. Now you need to adapt to the new environment. Also you need to adapt in school. If you not able to adapt you will have some struggles that may affect you. it also important to adapt to the world you live in. Not everything will be you'r way. Changing is good.
Block 13: Condition
"Mental-Moral-Physical. Rest, exercise and diet must be considered. Moderation must be practiced. Dissipation must be eliminated."
what this mean is that you also need to rest not all the time you work and work. You also need to be free and do what you like to do. Such as working out, walk around the beach,talk a run etc. For example you are working hard to get things done, but sometimes working more then enough may get you tired as well as stress. And in order to reduce that you need to take a time out, take walk do exercise. but also dont get carry away. Do what is good for you.
Block 14: Skill
"A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."
what this mean is that you need to have skills. Skills are important for everything. you gain skills also you may learn skills. Learning and having skill is a good advantage through out your life time. You may have several skills such as speaking different languages, open mind, math skills, art skills, etc... For example you gain the skill of communicating among others, also some math skills you earn them as well in school. Having math skills may help you in the future such as counting money, giving the correct change back. Many skills help you in the feature. They may also help you succeed as well.
Block 15: Team Spirit
"A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."
what this mean is that you need to have spirit. What this mean is that you need interested and have a positive attitude as well. For example having team spirit you need to have a great attitude as well a good positive vibe with in the team. Have spirit of having great time and that you'r team is the best . And always have a positive vibe with in. Always have communication and be proud of you contributions. There may be rough days but you need to have the spirit and look at the bright side. And team spirit may help you go through rough times. Having team spirit also helps everyone one come together as a team.
Block 16: Honesty (in thought and action)
"Honesty is the best policy." (Ben Franklin)
What this mean is that always tell the truth be sincere. And be open be able to express you'r self. Being honest may help you not to have huge problems. Instead it will prevent you from problems that may affect your feature. For example you have to be honest to everyone specially you'r family. For example you'r mom or dad ask you how was your test. and you know you didn't do well you tell them you did good, then that shows that you are dishonest. But if you are honest and you tell them the truth they may help you to study for next time test you may get a better score.
Block 17: Resourcefulness (proper judgment)
“Make the most out of what you have.” (Anonymous)
"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
What this mean is that you need to be grateful. And also be you'r self. Such as do what you like to do just be you and don't let no one change you from who you are. love your self at what condition also stay positive to you'r self at all times. Just be you and be happy. For example you may people at school, that act different and do different things and just want them to like or accept you. So you will change the way you are so they will like you. But you dont need to change because you are simply unique and that make you be you.
Block 19: Confidence
"Thorough preparation breeds confidence" Gerald Bell in
"The Carolina Way"
"The Carolina Way"
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What this is trying to say is that to be reliable as well as trustworthy. If you are responsible, reliable, trust worthy. People around your surroundings may respectful. Also they are able to count on you. But if you you are irresponsible, and you are able to trust on, it may be able to damage your reputation among others. And people may not respect you they way you want to be respected.
Block 21: Fight (determined effort)
what this mean is you will fight to get what you want. Such as reaching your goal. To be able to reach your goal you will fight to work hard, you will fight to be able to reach in to the top of you'r goal. You will also fight to not give up on your goal. For example you will fight in order to graduate and also to go to collage, you will fight hard in order to get good grades, you will fight in order to be the number one in your class. Because you are determined to reach your goal . And also putting effort to reach your goal.
Block 22: Competitive Greatness
what this trying to say is is you need to over come your challenges throughout life. And you also need to competitive in order to reach your goal. Being competitive may help you achieve what you want. For example in sports you are competitive, you are competitive in order to win the game, or enter to the finals. being competitive may be good and as well as bad. make you self be competitive in good habits, in order to reach your goal.
Block 23: Integrity (purity of intention)
Block 24: Faith (through prayer)
What this is trying to say is that you need to be positive. Always look forward not back. If bad things or good things happen is for a reason. Life has their own intentions. Never blame your self sometimes bad things is for the better. For example you study all day long but the next day the teacher postpone the test to next class. But it was better because you have am extra day to study and practice and you may have a better score. Try to be positive.
Block 25: Patience (good things take time)
what this mean is that its one of the rules to able to be successful in life. Also good things takes time. Not everything turns out quick sometimes it takes time to be able to be successful. For example, in school it takes time to be able to graduate and to complete your goals. It may take days month's and even years to reach you'r goal but everything you put in to its worth it . There may times where you feel you won't be able to reach your goal, but every single thing has there own time, and it will make there way towards you. Great things takes time.
REFLECTION:The pyramid of success is a great tool you can always use in you'r life time. For example being enthusiastic,being positive, working for what you want, give your best, to not give up, and so much more. It may help you as well in you life feature.
Thus also help you become a better person.
