TEN KEYS TO PERSONAL POWER
"Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have on 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 to work for others who do."-Brian Tracy
You have to form your own future and depend on no one but yourself. In order to have a successful life you must plan ahead, have an idea of what you want or need. Make sure that whatever decision you make you think thoroughly because that decision will determine who you are or who you will become.What Brian Tracy means by "you are doomed to work for others" is that if you don't aim for the top and start working for it now then you will reach the top but if you don't then you wont be at the top but someone else will be and you will be below them.If you know what you want it will be much easier to make big decisions like what courses to take or what programs are useful or what school to choose. Those decisions should be made to benefit you and help you reach your goals in life.For example students coming into Linda Marquez have three options, School of social Justice, Huntington park institute of applied medication or Libra. That decision should depend on what kind of career you want when you're older not on what your friends choose. So start planning ahead and make decisions that will benefit you, not drag you down.2.)competence
"If you commit to excellence, opportunities will always come your way. The harder you work, the better you get."If you commit too doing something you would enjoy what you are doing and love the work. you must enjoy what you love doing if u commit too what you're doing for example you're homework or you're classwork or job these are some of the things you have to put in work to have commitment in them they are very important.Committing to excellence is like committing for great things to happen in your life. Its good to commit to excellence because its like committing to only good things to happen instead of bad things. Its like committing to a sport, and you work hard for it, you will get better at the sport.Commitment to something good can also help keep you distracted. If you're to busy doing something good you wont have time to even think about bad stuff.what this key is trying to tell you is that if you commit to excellence opportunities in life no matter the obstacle the harder and strong you’ll become at doing something. Then you won’t worry about any obstacle that comes between you you'll be sure that you will overcome anything my not giving up and trying your best.And by committing you are promising to not give up and try to get better.
3.) concentration
"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself "Is this the best use of my time?' before you start anything."Concentration is critical for the accurate completion of the necessary tasks to accomplish any goal you have set for yourself.Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself “Is this the best use of my time” before you start anything. Before you start your day, before you get in the car, before you watch TV, before you do anything.Have a sense of urgency in everything you do.Develop a reputation for getting things done FAST. If you develop this reputation, you create a fortune in life.Concentration: Key to effectivenessa. Best use of time: ask constantly, “What’s the best use of my time?”b. Develop sense of urgency. Do it now.c. Completion of each task.
4.) common sense
- Train your mind
- think things through
- listen to your intuition learn from setbacks
Reflection: I think that this statement is trying to tell us that we have to have common sence in order so succeed in life.I believe that common sense is something truly important that one should always have. When one has common sense one is able to think through stuff before one does something. When one has common sense it shows how you are a person who listens to others thoroughly. When one has common sense one is able to understand and perceive things easily. People who do not have common sense actually do bad with most things they do. When someone does not have common sense one can already guess what kind of person he or she is. If they do not have common sense one can already believe that they are the kind of people who do not listen or even pay attention. In conclusion, when one has common sense many can rapidly tell they are good people who actually listen and pay attention.Common sense can show others rapidly how a person is,either he or she is smart or not.
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."Reflection: Everyone has a different way of thinking. We cant have a group of ten people and include just one idea. There are multiply ways of solving a problem and depending on the person, that is how they will handle it. You cant make someone think like you, this world would be very banal if it did. Throughout history there has been many people who have become famous because they do not go how everyone want to. Those people are the ones to achieve something in life. They go outside of the box. In the moment they are seen as rebellious but are the ones to impact society and change how the community or society see things. So, expressing your creativity makes every individual special. There are multiple ways of expressing creativity, and that is showing yourself and what you are one the inside.
6,Consideration
"The quality of your relationship 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."
Reflection: Take many things into consideration taking things in to consideration is a very good thing. this will later on help you in life by helping you in school or work. this is also probably gonna make you're life better and help many different ways. that is why you should take thing in too consideration.
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.""Dependable, steady predictable work is always superior to fast spurts of work."
"Be consistent in your relationships, your family, your boss, your work. Be the person that people can depend upon. That if you say you'll do something you do it."
Quote: "It's not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives. It's what we do consistently"
-Tony Robbins
It is important that you remain consistent throughout everything you do in life. Whether it is your job or schoolwork it is key that you are consistent, show up everyday, and perform at a high level everyday. By doing so, you are on the path to encountering success. If you are not consistent and are always tardy or late then you are on the pathway to an unsuccessful life. Remember to stay consistent in everything you do.
8. Commitment
"No success is possible without commitment. The ability to commit yourself wholeheartedly is the basis of achieving all success."
"Become totally absorbed in your work. Become totally committed."
Quote: "There's a difference between interest and commitment. When you're interested in doing something, you only do it when it's convenient. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses; only results."
Being committed is an extremely good start to encountering success. When you are committed, you are paving a road of success for yourself. Being committed means that you will see whatever project/task you choose all the way through and not quit, no matter how difficult it may seem. Meanwhile, being not committed means that you do not see a project/task/assignment all the way through, and you quit whenever it seems to get difficult. It is important to stay committed to all the aspects and assignments in your life because it will lead to success in the future.
Being committed is an extremely good start to encountering success. When you are committed, you are paving a road of success for yourself. Being committed means that you will see whatever project/task you choose all the way through and not quit, no matter how difficult it may seem. Meanwhile, being not committed means that you do not see a project/task/assignment all the way through, and you quit whenever it seems to get difficult. It is important to stay committed to all the aspects and assignments in your life because it will lead to success in the future. 9. Courage
"The fear of failure is the single greatest reason for failure in life."
Quote: "Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway."
-Dr. Robert Anthony
Courage is nothing more than showing bravery against a fearful/intimidating/unknown situation. People who show a lot of courage tend to be more willing to face these situation while people who do not show courage tend to shy away from these situations. Showing courage is a vital aspect that can greatly help you in the future. If you do not show courage and remain afraid of everything (especially failure) then you are hurting yourself. You must make sure to show courage in everything you do.
Quote: "Courage is simply the willingness to be afraid and act anyway."
-Dr. Robert Anthony
Courage is nothing more than showing bravery against a fearful/intimidating/unknown situation. People who show a lot of courage tend to be more willing to face these situation while people who do not show courage tend to shy away from these situations. Showing courage is a vital aspect that can greatly help you in the future. If you do not show courage and remain afraid of everything (especially failure) then you are hurting yourself. You must make sure to show courage in everything you do.
