This can be a hectic, confusing world we live in, but there are several rules to help you succeed at whatever you choose to do: 1. Embrace change and learn from new experiences
2. Ask questions - LISTEN
3. Take ownership of your education
4. No plan = No direction
5. Be honest with yourself and others
6. Don't agonize - organize - take action
7. Never, never give up
8. Help others
9. Manage your time or be mismanaged by it
10. Believe in yourself
11. Don't find fault - find a solution
12. Develop a positive "I'll Make It Happen? attitude
13. Good decisions - good results; poor decisions - poor results
14. Eliminate excuses and take more responsibility
15. Write your goals down, add action steps and a timetable
These rules will help you answer "yes? to this question: "Did I give my best effort to today's activities' Good luck - You are a WINNER! Suggestions for implementation: 1. Determine your three best traits on this list.
2. Determine three traits that need your attention.
3. Take one of the traits that needs your attention and set a goal for improving in that area. Remember to write your goals down, add action steps and a timetable.
4. Find an adult to help you reach your full potential.
Contact Information Accent On Success is an organization dedicated to giving parents and teachers the tools they need to help children succeed in school and in life. Their first book, Goal Setting for Students, recently won three national book awards. Laura Bishop
29 Benton Place
St Louis, MO 63104
314-664-6110
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