Key 1: Clarity        "Have vision. Determine what you want to be, do or have in 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 forever to work for others who do."

what this means is that   This key is trying to tell us that we should be able to have goals and be determined to accomplish them. Have a clear vision of your future, especially when you start high school because it will get harder and competitive. The definition of clarity means, the quality of being clear, in particular. When you don't have clarity then there's  nowhere for you to go because you're not sure of the future. For example, I already have clarity of my future and what I want to do in life. The first thing I would like to do is attend Stanford University and achieve me career as an Orthodontic. For this to even happen, I will have to go through obstacles and be determined to myself. The quote at the left is telling you how clarity doesn't come just by thinking it but you have to make it happen and throw in some action. By making goals you can accomplish this. 

Key 2: Competence

"If you commit to excellence, opportunities will always come your way. The harder you work, the better you get."

what this means is that say if you play a sport and you play really hard then you can get a scholarship. This can happen in other ways. Say if you work really hard at a job you can end up getting a promotion. This will work with almost everything. Thats why it is important work hard. Use your time wisely to make bigger goals and work better. It takes skills and practice to become someone important in life. Be competitive and you'll become successful. An example of this key would be, when you're in a sport the most important thing to do is show everyone what you're capable of. When you do this many opportunities will come your way, like receiving scholarships, or medals. The quote at the left is telling you when your confidence goes up, so will your competence go up and this means that you're ready to take any opportunity that is given to you. With competence you are capable of  meeting demands, being adequately, and qualified to do mostly anything. You're allowed to become a leader, perform high with your potential, and experience.                                

Key 3: Concentration

"Make the best use of your time. Ask yourself “Is this the best use of my time?” before you start anything."

" Always remeber if you waste time you watse your life" Billy Cox 

This is very important key because time is everything. Time goes  forward and cant go back. That why if you you don't use your time wisely you can lose out on important things. if you just spent your time messing around you will lose time. Time that could be spent on better thing doing work for a important class or job work that can help you get a promotion.Try not to procrastinate and use the time wisely by making yourself a schedule because it will be very helpful.  The quote at the left is trying to tell you how concentration is the key to strength. I agree with this because lately. I have been determined and focus in playing the piano and it has helped me be stronger. It boosts your self esteem because now you know what's the best for you. I can apply this key into my daily life by trying a new method of concentration each day and evaluate my progress. I will make every minute count so i cant get a good start.

Key 4: Common Sense

• Train your mind
• think things through
• listen to your intuition
• learn from setbacks

"The most formidable weapon agents errors of any kind is reason" 
                                                                                 - Thomas Paine  

Common sense is important because if you did not have it then you could be in big trouble.  For example if you were driving your common sense would be that do not text and drive. People who don't care about common sense would text and drive and would get hurt.You can use common sense by thinking things through. Especially when you know its not the right thing to do. Another thing about common sense is that your always deciding to do the right thing because you don't want to make a fool out of yourself. The quote in the right side is telling us its better to have common sense without education than have education without common sense. Meaning if your well educated and everyone is constantly telling you to not make the same mistake again but you keep doing it. Then that shows you don't have any type of common sense. While the other person may have common sense because they understand. It means in a lot ways make something that is understandable. Your common sense is your natural ability to make good judgments and to behave in a practical and sensible way.

Key 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."

  Creativity is very important because if your not creative you would not be able to do the things you do. like for example if you are very boring in school you wont be doing much. You also would not stand out form other students. If you where creative you would do more things intend of sitting around. Colleges will look for people who stand out and can do a lot of work. Same for a job if you'er boring at work then you would not get a promotion. If you were creative then you would have got a promotion because the boss would see good in you.  Its only a matter of time when you decide it's time to bring out the inner of yourself. An example of creativity would be if you're a good writer and know how to form a good story, then you can try to write your own book and get it publish. The whole point of this is, so that you can show everyone what you like to do and how amazing of a writer you are as well. Most importantly you should have fun. The quote at the left is telling you how creativity has so much power to act and it will amaze you because it's something that you don't really see. Many people don't like you to see the other half of themselves because they feel embarrass. I can apply this key into my life by trying to do new things and learn from others because they can also help you achieve the greater. 

Key 6: Consideration

"The quality of your relationships 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."

"The quality of your relationships 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."

 

Key 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.."

Key 8: Commitment

"No success is possible without commitment.  The ability to commit yourself whole heartily is the basis of achieving all success."

"Become totally absorbed in your work.  Be totally committed."

What he is saying is that being committed is important because if you dont commit to anything then how will you  get to your goal.Being committed is really important. Having that commitment is key. If you have a dream job then be committed to the dream because if you learn every thing about the job you want then  then you would you would become an expert at the job. Especially when it comes to work managers like to see workers that are taking the job seriously and dedicate their time to do it correctly. An example would be, when you go to college or a university you have to take interest in what you want to become and make a commitment, telling yourself that you're going to graduate and be successful. Being committed isn't something you earn but instead you work towards it. Just like your parents who are always committed of taking care of you, show them that you do the same when you come to school. Commitment is a big thing because you are determined to do anything. I can apply this key into my daily life because I will try to be committed to myself and my school work because it's important that I become someone in the future.  

Key 9: Courage

"The fear of failure is the single greatest reason for failure in life."

This quote is true because if you dont have the courage to do anything then you wont be able to get far in life. if you are thisYou may fail a couple of times throughout life, but all those fails should inspire you to do better and become someone great, be courageous. Another example this key is represented in life would be when the firefighters put their life in risk for others especially the ones that join the army, marine. etc. They show courage and strength to the country and everyone who supports them. The quote at the left is telling us when you're successful it doesn't need to end there or when you have done a failure don't think you can't try again, but if you continue to have courage then that will count. Don't be that one person who fears everyone or everything because when you live in fear it will be hard to come out even if its possible Courage is the key to success, I can apply this key into my daily life by trying something new everyday to boost up myself-esteem and let go of fears that may not allow me to be successful and courageous. When having courage you can do the impossible. 

  

What i did over the winter brake was stay home most of the time. I went to my friends house and we would just hang out and chill. I went to watch the movie star wars the last Jedi to me it was ok. 
One thing i ate over the brake was home cooked birria.

          During my three week winter break I had the time to reflect on my old grades and make new goals for this upcoming semester. I did a few things during my break. One of the things I did was that I went to Disneyland with my cousin because he came to visit us for the holidays. It was a great time because we don't really see him, since he lives in Texas. Another thing was that my mom allowed me to sleep over at my friends house for New Years because they invited me over. It was so much fun because we slept really late and played games.  As much fun as I had, there was still homework I had to do and that was for my AP world history class. I had to do notes for three chapters and reflections.. My winter break wasn't boring as I thought it would because I did some fun activities and got to spend it with my family. The holidays are always special because you have fun and spend some family time, even if its just your friend. I also spent new year with my friends