Loyalty

During class our teacher showed us a video of loyalty from a famous basketball player named Chris Paul. The video was about how Chris stayed loyal to his family and most importantly to his grandad. Chris's grandad would get murdered the day after Chris had signed a full ride to Wake Forest. So the next game Chris played, his aunt told him Chris to score 1 point for every year his grandad was alive. Chris would eventually reach the goal and would score 61 points because his grandad was 61. This showsw true loyalty not from Chris but from his grandad as well. This has been what drives Chris to be the best. He will always remember his grandad and will never forget him. Loyalty doesn't always have to be a sports team, you could be loyal to your friends and family. You could be loyal by protecting them, sticking with them in thick & thin, and just loving them.

Pyramid of Success

The 25 Building Blocks of the
Pyramid of Success

Block 1: Industriousness 
"In plain and simple English this means hard work. Very hard work. There is no substitute for very hard work when it comes to success."

This means that in order to succeed in this life, you will need to work hard. Success ain't going to come knocking on your front door. You have to work hard for that success. You will be able to accomplish more with hard work. Hard work pays off and you will notice it. Never give up that fire, that passion. Always work hard to succeed what you want in life. By working hard you will feel good about yourself. You will feel like no one can stop you, see keep on working hard.



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."

This means in order to succeed in life you have to have enthusiasm. Without enthusiasm your life will be boring. You need enthusiasm as motivation to be successful in your life. You need enthusiasm to become in your career. Enthusiasm ignites your greatness and your call. People succeed in life when they really feel enthusiastic. Working hard with enthusiasm will pay off you will see.






Block 3: Friendship
"Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage, it must not be able to taken for granted but requires a joint effort."

Friendship is a huge part of success. Without friendship you be boring in your life. Friendship spark your enthusiasm and your motivation to keep on going. Friendly competition show the best in you making you in becoming better. You need friends to help pick you up when your down. They inspire you when your at your lowest. Friendship spark romance as well. Which is a big help in success.




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."


The meaning of cooperation is the process of working together to the same end. In order to succeed and be someone in this life, you will need to cooperate with others. Cooperating with others provides a great deal of reward. They will show you new ideas, techniques, and skills. They could also help sharpen skills that you may have already developed. Cooperating with people will show future bosses that you can work well with others and they'll hire you instantly. Cooperating is a way in meeting new people. You could make new friends or new enemies. Cooperation is a joyful way to succeed in life.



Block 6: Ambition
"For noble goals"





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 from failure, but learn from it."







Block 10: Intentness
"Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations. Be determined and persistent."





Block 11: Sincerity 
"Keeps friends."


Block 12: Adaptability
"To any situation"


















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 scacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."



Block 16: Honesty
"In thought and action"



Block 17: Resourcefulness
"Proper judgment"



Block 18: Poise

"Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Graceful and elegant in a person."




Block 19: Confidence
"Respect without fear>May come from being prepared and keeping all things in proper perspective."




Block 20: Reliability
"Creates respect."




Block 21: Fight
"Determined effort."




Block 22: Competitive Greatness
"Be at your best when your best is needed.Enjoyment of a difficult challenge."



Block 23: Integrity
"Purity of intention."




Block 24: Faith
"Believe and achieve"



Block 25: Patience
"Good things take time."