1. what I like about this class is how I got to learn to use HTML and CSS. I also liked how I learned where each key is.

2. somethings I is did not like about this class was that I did not get the chance to learn more about programming. 

3. some recommendations form me would be that to really learn what you are getting taught and practice because its not gonna be easy. 

4.I am reading my life planning goals journal and still going to read and write in it after this class is over.The reason is for it can help set me goal to motivate me to do better. 

5. I will try to be committed to being CTR because I would like to do better in work and school.

6. What i learned and would pass down is learn the basics of computerizing because if you dont then things wont be easy. 

Some note taking software are google notes. This can be found on google and its free all you need is a gmail. Another note taking program is Flash card machine and all you need for that is a gmail

Larry Page

Larry Page is the co- founder of Google. He works well with computers. he went to Stanford university

Quality 1:  Positive Self-Expectancy 

"Life is a self fulfilling prophecy. True winners go into every event expecting to win."

 What this means is having this you will need to have expectancy for your self. One should have faith in themselves because it only brings greater joy toward humanity. Life is full ofopportunities, so if you don't win there will always be a second chance and more. As people we are expected to do our very best. The quote explains how humans aren't able to control every situation and outcome they confront because it's impossible to determine whether it will be good or not. But one thing you may be able to control is your attitude and how you deal with it. Those who are worthy will always come out as winners and never have a doubt on their ability. Ways to apply this quality into my life is by thinking positive, having joy, and lastly never have doubt about my abilities. You have to self motivate yourself by telling yourself that you can do it and this positive self-expectancy will make you even more confident so the chances of you getting that job will increase. Psychologically motivating/tricking yourself is a really smart way to increase your chances of success. Only expect the best for yourself and you will only get the best.

Quality 2: Positive Self-Motivation 

"True winners dig deep and find motivation inside themselves to get through that tough task or to learn a new skill."

What this means is that you have motivation towards your self. You are a committed person willing to achieve their goal. There's nothing more important then being true to yourself and having the ability to keep going and pursuing goals. Only true winners will find different ways to motivate themselves through the inside to be better. An example would be when you are trying to finish a project but you don't know where or how to start it. Instead of just thinking about it, work on it and come up with ideas throughout the project. The quote explains how having a strong self-image can bring the best preparation for success. Have a positive soul and you'll bring the best out of yourself. Have friends and family who will be there for you during the difficult and easy times. You will learn each time. 

Quality 3: 

Positive Self-Image

True winners are confident and view themselves as competent, valuable human beings.

what this means is having self love. if you have a negative self image then you would would be unhappy and never be able to focus on the work and goals you want. But is you had a positive self image then you would be happy with your self and do what you need to do An example of this quality would be when you want to pass one of your test, but in order to do that you will have to be prepare and have confidence within yourself. There are ways one can maintain positive self-image. Some are accepting imperfections, don't bully yourself, replace criticism with encouragement or don't feel guilty about things that are beyond your control etc. People may question why do we need to have a positive self-image and that's because feeling good about yourself can affect your mental health and how you behave. The quote explains how accepting yourself shows others that you're not weak, instead they'll see the strong you. I can apply this quality into my life by working on my self-esteem and not letting other people control me. 

Quality 4: Positive Self-Direction

You gotta have direction if you are going to go anywhere. True winners know where they are going. Their sense of direction comes from the self and not from outside influences like parents or friends.

What this mean is you lead your self to the goal you want. What you do is you choose the way you want to live but you also must be careful on which direction choose because if you choose a bad one such as living with drugs then you are having a negative Self- Direction. There's about 15 different ways and the first one is taking initiative which means you do it first without being told, the next one is accepting responsibility meaning you accept the learning and work you do, and lastly is having persistent meaning you will stick to it and not give up. This will take time and space but true winners never give up. The quote explains how having effort and courage are just the first steps and without purpose and direction you're lost. You will need to apply all four to be someone successful. Be your own influence at times because it will be helpful to guide yourself and take action. I can apply this quality into my daily life by having direction towards what I want. It will help me see a different perspective of the world because I won't have the help that my family provides me with, which is a good thing. Over all this qulity is a pretty good and important one. 

Quality 6: Positive Self-Discipline

You have to discipline yourself or else someone else will discipline you into doing what they want you to do. Total winners have the power to discipline and take control of their lives.

what this means is when you do something wrong then you discipline your self. you cant do it to positive because you will never learn from mistakes but at the same time dont harm your self. If you dont use this then becoming a winner would be hard. Now self discipline is the ability to controls ones's feeling and overcome one's weaknesses. Those who are winners don't let anyone gain power over them because only they can. They're able to think for themselves and understand the importance of discipline. There are ways one can follow this quality and that's by scheduling you work day, avoiding discouragement, Mark your progress, or have role models that are willing to help you when things get rough and you have to go through some obstacles. Why is self-discipline important? Its important because this shows a sign of inner strength and control of yourself, actions, and reactions. This is one of the important requirements for achieving goals because you gain the power to follow them through without changing your mind. 

Quality 7: Positive Self-Esteem
what this means is that you think of your self in a good way. for example there are some people who are sad because there not pretty enough. those type of people are dumb. They should have positive self-esteem because it will make them happy. It shows that you are confidence in your abilities and giving yourself respect. Certain people are willing to help others build up their self esteem, so that they can feel good about themselves. You fill yourself with positive words in order to gain control and become a stronger person. An example of this quality would be when you start your first day of high school and see how everyone around you is older. This is the first step towards not being afraid and showing confidence. Always treat yourself after you have completed  a task. The quotes explains how accomplishing something will always bring up your self-esteem and self confidence as well. Which I think is true because they are an important concept of the human life. I can apply this quality into my life by ignoring all the hate and getting it out of my system. 

Quality 8: Positive Self-Dimension

Total winners like in the present. They know that now is all there is. They don’t get caught up in the past or worry about the future. They simply handle the business that they can handle which is the stuff going on today, now.

 this is important because it's the one that counts more since you decide how you want it to be. What is done can't be undone and we have to live with it, but wee still have plenty of time to change and do something bigger and better. An example of this quality would be when you see someone getting bully and you decide not to tell an adult because you are scare. You end up feeling guilty days later because you may not know how the kid is doing.

   

Quality 9: Positive Self-Awareness
Total winners are aware of their power. They understand that they can be anything with enough effort and determination.

. I read that self awareness is the key cornerstone to emotional intelligence. It has the ability to monitor our emotions and thoughts from moment to moment, so that we can understand one another and get the outcome that we would like. Becoming self-aware is the an early step in the creation of life you want, your future. An example of this quality would be when you are headed to college after you have just graduated from high school. You will need to understand, that there will be a few changes in your life because now you have to control you life without the help of your parents.  The quote explains how having self awareness will lead you towards being a champion and I believe that is true because you'll need confidence withing yourself to bring the best out of you into the world. I can apply this quality into my daily life by trying or learning new techniques that can improve my confidence. 

Quality 10
 Positive Action

Total winners take positive action in their business and with their friends and family. They are uplifting and motivating individuals who inspire the best from themselves and other

what this means is you take action on what you want but in a positive way. Positive action is when a person takes the steps to help or encourage others in different ways.An example of this quality would be when you attend a parade and stand up for what you believe is right. You have the courage to inspire and be heard. The quote explains how having positive thoughts and actions, will give you positive results. It is important that you know how to be a motivation to others. The word positive means to be clear and definite, so there's no doubting yourself. I can apply this quality into my life by always thinking on the bright side and ignore the negative comments or obstacles being thrown at me. One can follow this quality by doing what is right or just having a positive mind. This 

   

Ten Tips for Being More Truthful

Barbara A. Lewis

Wife, mother, religious worker, national award-winning author and educator  

The Ten Tips

1. Make a commitment to tell the truth.
2. Tell someone about your commitment.
3. Think before you give a dishonest answer, explanation, sarcasm, or reason.
4. Be careful of when and how you use exaggeration, sarcasm, or irony.
5. Be careful not to twist the truth or leave out part of it.
6. Don't indulge in little white lies.
7. Watch out for silent lies.
8. When you catch yourself lying, throw your mouth into reverse.
9. Talk to yourself.
10. Treat yourself when you tell the truth.

these tips help in the real world. They help by giving tips on how to become a better person.  I'm going to try taking small steps each day and use one of the tips. Another way it will benefit me is because I will have a clear mind and conscience since I will be truthful to everyone. The tips I'm using now are being careful when an dhow to use exaggeration, watch our for silent lies, treat yourself when telling the truth and lastly telling someone about your commitment. The difference it's making in my life is that I don't have to feel ashamed of my self, I stay happy, and I'm able to focus without having to worry. I will incorporate the other tips into my life planning goals by writing them down and reading them each day to remind myself how much I want to achieve the goal. Its hard to trust someone now because everyone likes to lie and get away with things. This just makes society look bad and ugly. Being truthful is another key to becoming successful. 

                           The Pyramid of success

Block 1: Industriousness

"There is no substitute for work. Worthwhile results come from hard work and careful planning."

what this quote means is that working hard is important because working had can make you successful. If you sit around and do nothing then you wont succeed. but if you do things such as work or study them you can have a successful life in life. This also apply for sports. If you work hard and train hard then you will get better at the sport.  Block one is trying to tell you that working hard can lead to success. It takes time and patience to get what you want because there will always be obstacles in the way. You are actively engaged or occupied in the goals you're trying to achieve. The definition of industriousness means constantly, obsolete, skillful, diligent or ingenious. These are some examples that can lead you to do the best for yourself and motivate your energy by getting involved. This quote, which is by John Wooden is telling you how success depends on hard work and enthusiasm. The only way you can be the best is when you are actually enjoying what you do. For example I want to become an Orthodontics so I have to major in certain areas that will lead me to becoming one. But if I decide to take different classes, I'm not enjoying nor accomplishing my goal. You can never force yourself to do something you don't want. I will apply this block into my life because I will find things that make me happy and work hard towards them. I encourage you to do the same thing and open new doors each day. 

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 comes to your mind when you hear the word enthusiasm. Enthusiasm means to have intense and eager enjoyment. We should always be happy because this will motivate you to do better and achieve more goals. Enthusiasm is the start of everything because without, you get lost. Anyone can motivate you whether it's a friend 

Block 3: 


Friendship

"Comes from mutual esteem, respect and devotion. Like marriage it must not be taken for granted but requires a joint effort."friendship is important because if you don't have any friends it will be hard to to move up on life. for example if you dont have close friends it will be hard to ask for help. having a friend is important they can help you out when you need it the most that only if there good people. being a good friend is also important. if you are a bad friend and dont support or help your friend then your not being a good person. helping a friend is important because if you are a good friend then the friendship will be stronger and built a stronger bond. Another of friendship would be when you share ideas to each other so that you can make a better team. Like they always say, two brains are better than one. This quote is trying to tell us that a true friend would accept who you are, whether its being ugly, pretty, shy,rebellious etc. but they also come in so that they can help you become a better person by always doing the right thing. Having a strong friendship with a person isn't something you see everyday because it's getting harder everyday to trust someone due to the facts that people lie, cheat, or just don't care. Friendship comes when you have shown devotion, respect, courage,trustworthy, and loving. You support and motivate one another to do great things in life and become successful. Friendship is the key to mostly everything in life because you have to build yourself.

Block 4: Loyalty

"To yourself and to all those depending upon you. Keep your self-respect."

loyalty is important because if you are not loyal then it will be hard to gain peoples trust. If a friend were to ask you if you can help them with something and you say no because you dont feel like it that not being loyal. I you were really loyal you would help them because there you friend 

Block 7: Self-Control

"Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgement and common sense are essential."

Self-control is important because if you dont have any self control then you can mess up a interview or education if you dont have any. having self control is when you control your self from habits if you have a bad habit of smoking then you dont have self control An example of self-control would be when you encounter a difficult problem on a test and you just need to have faith in yourself and do your very best. Practicing can be one way to improve on self-control. The quote explains how the main factor of being successful has to do with self-control, and I believe this is true because we need the ability to control our-self. Learn how to manage your time,balance,confidence and be organized so that you can go farther in the future. I will apply this block into my daily life by being more patience and trying to understand what i do wrong. It's important that I learn how o have self-control if I want to be successful. 

Block 8: Alertness

"Be observing constantly. Stay open-minded. Be eager to learn and improve."

Alertness is important because if you are not aware of you surroundings then bad things can happen. if you are not alert in the street you can be on a accident or worse.having alertness does not have apply to road can apply for a lot of things such as jobs or instructions. during jobs you should be alert. Be alert for things that you may forgot on a meeting or special dates during jobs, Alertness can also mean that you pay alot of attention during lessons or the out doors.You should be able to stay alert and achieve great things in life if you are constantly trying to do your best even when it gets rough. An example of alertness would be when you are trying to learn new things and you may think, why even try, but you need to remember to always have faith in yourself and be open minded.  The quote explains how you should constantly be aware and seek not only to improve yourself but the team as well. I can apply this block into my daily life by taking opportunities and being eager to learn something new everyday as I come to school. Being alert includes the function of your brain and how you treat it. 

Block 9: Initiative

"Cultivate the ability to make decisions and think alone. Do not be afraid of failure, but learn from it."

Initiative is important because if you are not willing to take action then how will you succeed.Don't be afraid to learn start doing something new, even if it means starting from scratch. This quote by Chris Evert explains how taking the initiative and playing your game with confidence will make a difference. I agree with her because without our confidence we wouldn't be able to think outside the box and come up with new ideas to help out the world. Instead we would be waiting until we are told. An example of initiative would be when you think one step ahead from the others without being afraid. I can apply this block into my daily life by learning and exploring new ways to become a leader and come up with ideas to make my learning faster and smarter.     

Block 10:  Intentness

"Set a realistic goal. Concentrate on its achievement by resisting all temptations and being determined and persistent."

Intentness is very important because what it does is it makes you stay force. Having intentness will benefit you because if you start to daze off then Intentness can help you get right on track. This can help in many places and situation.You can start by going to practice everyday and learning/trying new techniques each day. Be better than yourself and rise above.  This quote by John Wooden explains to you how the best competition he ever had was against himself. This motivated him to become better each time. He was always determined and persistent on what he was doing. I can apply this block into my daily life by  becoming a determined person and always trying to excel towards new things. Don't let anyone bring you down because out in the world there will always be one person you doesn't want you to succeed. 

Block 11: Sincerity (keeps friends)

Sincerity is important because its almost like being truthful 

Block 14: Skill

"A knowledge of and the ability to properly and quickly execute the fundamentals. Be prepared and cover every little detail."

skill is important because if you are not developing skills then you would never succeed. Skills are what help you move up in life. the more skills you have the better you will be at succeeding. Not only you will be successful with skill, skill can make your life easier.For example if you learn the skill of cooking then cooking would be a easy task to do since you know to cook.  For example, when you're applying for a new job, they want to see whether you are capable of performing their tasks and if possible bring skills with you. Having skills in you, shows your ability of thinking. Those you become engineers are always bringing new ideas to the table because they want to create something no one has ever seen. I can apply this new block into my life my working effectively with my classmates or helping the community. It's important to practice now because, once you head to college you're on your own and the professors expect greatness from you.       

Block 15:  Team Spirit

"A genuine consideration for others. An eagerness to sacrifice personal interests of glory for the welfare of all."
team spirit is important because if you dont have this then you would never be a good communicator. having this you will be a good person and people would like you more. the people helping you the easier life would be A few examples of team spirit would be when you are doing group presentations and some of your friends will support yo to do good. There are skills toward team spirit and that would be respect, motivation, or cooperation. It's important that you develop some type of skill, so that you can be prepare. Just like when schools have spirit week, everyone works together to make it possible. The quote explains how having team spirit, you are willing to sacrifice your own need for the other member in your team. Like the saying says, "teamwork makes the dream work." I will apply this block into my daily life by working with my peers in a respectful manner and taking in consideration of others, so that they won't be left out. Two brains is better than one. 

Block 16: Honesty (in thought and action)

"Honesty is the best policy." (Ben Franklin)

Honesty is important because lying can get you into trouble. Being honest can help with a lot of things for exampal  if you see someone stealing then be honest and tell them dont do that or report. 

Block 18: Poise

"Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation."

This means that people who be them self's and know what to do will make there problems easier.An example of this block would be when you join a sport and allow everyone to see what you are capable of. When you did this, it makes you feel confidence about yourself, which will lead to wanting to do more in life. This quote explains how one can stand together and feel at ease. It takes effort and team work to accomplish a goal. Bring the best out of you, and you'll see that it will bring you a long way. I can apply this new block into my daily life by believing in myself every time I take a test, quiz, or presentation. This is basically a way to relax in pressure 

Block 19: Confidence 

"Thorough preparation breeds confidence" Gerald Bell in
"The Carolina Way"

This is important because if you dont have confidence then you will never be able to do what you want to do. If your to scared to do something because your gonna be judged or something like that then of coerce you wont be able to get successful. This saying explains how you should believe in yourself because only you will understand yourself. Don't let others bring you down. Even if you fall, you just have to keep going because there will be obstacles every time and at any place. There will be times where you just have to have to trust yourself and not the people around you. I will apply this block into my daily life by always doing things that I never done before and finding new methods to encourage myself and others as well. BeingaejthJNze confidence

Block 20: Reliability (creates respect)

this is important because if you dont have this then no one will ever trust you. being reliable is being trustful and hard working.  An example of this would be when your parents ask you to get good grades and you actually do it by doing your homework, asking questions, and always passing you test'quizzes. The quotes explains how reliability is the first step towards trust. You can be success when someone can trust you with something because you are a reliable person. I can apply this block into my daily life by always doing well in my studies and performing well in all the test I take. If I don't understand something, I will go to my teacher or stay during tutoring so that they can help me. It's important that I do the best and take my intelligence far.

Block 21: Fight (determined effort)

what this means is fight for what you believe in. You keep pushing for what you want. We are warriors who don't give up nor back down, instead we pick up our sword to fight. There may be challenges but we can overcome them. The quote explains that we should fight for our dream because if we do our own dreams will do the same. You can get support from family, friends, or teacher. I will apply this goal into my life because I will fight for my dreams to come true no matter how long it takes, I will accomplish them one day and be proud of myself. Be a determined person because it will make you have confidence in yourself and boost your self-esteem up as well. Fight also means that you are reliable and can always keep your promises. When you are reliable there are more opportunities thrown at you.

Block 22: Competitive Greatness

" Be at your best when your best is needed. Enjoyment of a difficult challenge."

what this means is fighting to be great. for example it is saying that you are fighting and doing your best so you can have greatness.With  greatness . The more competitive you are the more you'll rise and become successful. For example I want to get into a good university like UCLA. What should I do about this situation? Instead of just thinking about their requirements they want, I should just go out there and see what opportunities my school and the community have for me. The quote explains how having confidence in yourself will make you perform better because you are a competitive person. Don't get upset when you see challenges, just face them. I can apply this block into my daily life by thinking outside the box and not be surprise when something turns out to be difficult because  will always have someone to help me. 

Block 24: Faith (through prayer)

Believe and Achieve. Positive belief.

what this means is you have to have faith and with faith you will be positive.  The other definition would be a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion. Faith can take you far because it will motivate you to believe in yourself just like you have faith in a religion or person. Having faith can make you feel like a new person because it will restore you into something new, For example, when you know you're going to pass you final math test it shows that you believe in yourself and have that positive belief within you. The quote explains how optimism is the key to faith and if you continue this way, it will lead you to achievements in life. There's only hope and confidence in this world and you have to take all the risks that are thrown at you. When you become a senior in high school, you start preparing yourself for college and that means you have to apply to as many colleges as you can because there are many students out in the world that are competing with you. Just have faith in yourself and everything will turn out as you plan. I can apply this new block into my life by trying to have confidence in myself and reach out to people who are willing to come along in my journey and watch me be successful in life.  

Block 25: Patience (good things take time)

what this means is patience will always come to successes.  It's important that you know how to stay calm when obstacles are thrown at you because if you don't, then you're just making it hard on yourself. An example of this block would be when you see someone standing in a very long line peacefully. This shows how they can be patience even when they have to stand for hours or maybe the whole day. But when you have this positive energy in you life, you can do anything. At the moment I lack of patience because I want to get things done or when I don't understand something I may give up. If I keep going on like this there will be no success waiting for me. The quote explains how having patience and love within yourself nothing is impossible to accomplish.The more you practice patience the better. I can apply this goal into my daily life by trying new methods to help me become a patient person.  

FINAL REFLECTION:
Write one final reflection, at least 25 sentences or 300 words, on the 25 blocks of the Pyramid of Success. Include this reflection at the end of your Pyramid of Success post. Include a picture or two. 

 I think the pyramid of success is a good way to become a better and more successful person because each block it gives advice like patience and faith.  I can start to add them. One of my favorite blocks were reliability, loyalty and skill. These are the ones that shape me into who I am now. Although each block has their own meaning, it doesn't mean that we can't incorporate them into our life. Make room for each block because they will become useful in the future as you start to become successful and discover yourself. It only takes a matter of time to make all your goals come true. Something I have learned while researching and writing my thoughts on these blocks were that, only you can determine whether you want something or someone in you life. There's no one holding your hand anymore because you have become an independent person. The block I use everyday would have to be skill because there's no day I stop using it. Every time I go to school I have to use skill in order to understand a subject or when I don't get it, the teacher can help me. There's at least 25 blocks you can choose from and take it with you. You may not be able to perform all at once but eventually you will. My final thoughts are don't let anyone change you and always make sure to follow your own dream and go be successful. Nothing is impossible.